malicious url blocked

Viruses and worms
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Hi, recently Avast has been regularly saying that a malicious url has been blocked:
Infection Details
URL: hxxp://p3nlhclust404.shr.prod.phx3.secur…
Process: C:\Program Files (x86)\uTorrent\uTorrent…
Infection: URL:Mal
It is not happening as often as it was a couple of days ago but everything I have tried has not stopped it popping up. I have run a scan with avast and found something but these warnings keep popping up. Not really sure what I should do now.

Here is the malwarebytes log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.07.22.06

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
MaiEri :: MAIERI-PC [administrator]

2012/07/27 1:29:42
mbam-log-2012-07-27 (01-29-42).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 188999
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 24 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

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Please ‘modify’ your post change the URL from http to hXXp, to break the link and avoid accidental exposure to suspect sites, thanks.

This needs further analysis by a malware removal specialist:
Go to this topic http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0 for information on Logs to assist in cleaning malware. Use the information about getting and using the tools and attach the logs here, not in the LOGS topic.

If you have utorrent it may well just be that it is connecting to an infected site, so I don’t know if you have a way of deleting any previous utorrent history that may stop it connecting to a malicious site.

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sorry, i didn’t even think to change the http. I have edited the previous post with malwarebytes log and otl log.
Here is the aswMBR log

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OK, A malware removal specialist has been informed of your topic to analyse the logs.

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It is related to uTorrent so it is either infected or one of the seeds is a bad place to go

Download the latest version of TDSSKiller from here and save it to your Desktop.

[*]Doubleclick on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/TDSSFront.JPG

[*]Then click on Change parameters.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/TDSSConfig.JPG

[*]Check the boxes beside Verify Driver Digital Signature and Detect TDLFS file system, then click OK.

[*]Click the Start Scan button.

[*]If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/TDSSFound.JPG

[*]If malicious objects are found, they will show in the Scan results and offer three (3) options.
[*]Ensure Cure is selected, then click Continue => Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.

[*]Get the report by selecting Reports

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/TDSSEnd.JPG

[*]Note: If Cure is not available, please choose Skip instead, do not choose Delete unless instructed.

Please copy and paste its contents on your next reply.

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Here is the TDSS report.

I have also recently deleted almost all of my torrents and the alerts seem to have stopped for now. Just hoping there is nothing else hidden on my system.

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There is no apparent malware on the system, how is it behaving now ?

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Since deleting most of my torrents I haven’t had one alert. I guess its ok now.
Thanks for all of the advice and help, I really appreciate it.

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You’re welcome, essexboy will advise you how to remove the tools used and any general system advise.

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Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

:Commands [resethosts] [emptytemp] [Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

[*]Go to control panel
[*]Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
[*]Select the View Tab.
[*]Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
[]Click Yes to confirm.
[]Click OK.

http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/images/javaicon.gif

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

Upgrading Java:

[] Go to this site and click Do I have Java
[] It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point

[*]Go to Control Panel and select System
[*]Select System
[*]On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
[*]Select System Protection Tab
[*]Select Create at the bottom
[*]Type in a name i.e. Clean
[*]Select Create

Now we can purge the infected ones

[*]GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
[*]Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
[*]Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
[*]For a few moments the system will make some calculations
[*]Select the More Options tab
[*]In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
[*]Select Delete on the pop up
[]Select OK
[]Select Delete

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7729/mbamicontw5.gif

Malwarebytes. Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

[*]Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?

Keep safe :wave:

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No more problems! Everything is all clear! Thank you both so much!
I have followed all the advice too but do not have a firewall, any recommendations on a good free one?

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There is a small guide on firewalls here http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/38-free-antivirus-and-antispyware-software/

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That guide was Last updated on April 23, 2011, so perhaps it needs a further update. Though the Outpost and Online Armor are fine firewalls, I would personally steer clear of Zone Alarm.

EDIT: typo firewall name.

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Awesome! Thanks again guys! I truly appreciate the level of support and advice!