Malicious URL: hxxp://23.perclickforppc.com/.../

Viruses and worms
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Pretty much the same topic as: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=106041.0
In this case, the number has been different and started as a 14, then 17, then 22 and now a 23, if this is relevant in any form.

I’ve scanned my computer with Avast, AVG and Malwarebytes but no threats have been found. I was tempted to use the OTL script from that forum I mentioned above but am not sure if it will work on my computer even though the problem sounds exactly the same.

Do you want me to rescan and attach the logs or is there a sure fire way/script on OTL that will fix the problem without needing to rescan?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Please attach your logs. (AdwCleaner, MBAM, OTL and aswMBR…!!)
Instructions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

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I forgot to mention that is occurs for both Yahoo and Google searches and only occurs on Firefox. This problem does not occur on Google Chrome. Also, half the time the same url pops up when I go to Yahoo.com (my homepage) but not on going to the google homepage but always occurs on both search engines.

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Attached is the AdwCleaner scan results.
The problem still occurs (now it is 24.perclickforppc)

Please hold on while I attach the other results (they take several hours to rescan my computer)

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Attached is the MWBytes log. One threat removed.

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Attached is OTL’s report.

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aswMBR saved log

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Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

Run OTL

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

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/OTL_Fix.GIF

:OTL
IE - HKU\.DEFAULT\..\URLSearchHook: {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - No CLSID value found
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-4085879428-2347073114-761590529-1001\..\URLSearchHook: {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - No CLSID value found
FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledItems: ffxtlbr@babylon.com:1.1.2
FF - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\\{DDBC3371-F0C4-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}: C:\Users\Kevin\AppData\Local\{DDBC3371-F0C4-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}\ [2012/08/27 18:00:11 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M]
[2012/08/27 18:00:11 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (Mozilla Safe Browsing) -- C:\USERS\KEVIN\APPDATA\LOCAL\{DDBC3371-F0C4-11E1-8270-B8AC6F996F26}
O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - Locked - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-4085879428-2347073114-761590529-1001\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No CLSID value found.
O4 - HKLM..\Run: [] File not found
[2012/09/03 17:29:10 | 000,000,000 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Users\Kevin\AppData\Local\¹º»¼½¾¿ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖ×ØÙÚÛÜÝÞßàáâãäåæçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõö÷øùúûüýþÿ
[2012/08/27 18:12:24 | 000,696,520 | ---- | M] (Adobe Systems Incorporated) -- C:\windows\System32\FlashPlayerApp.exe

:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
[*]Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

THEN

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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Attached is the second OTL log

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I tried to fit the Kaspersky TDSSKiller by copying and pasting but it exceeded the 10,000 character limit. Instead I copied and pasted the log to a txt document and attached it to this reply.

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Are you still getting the alerts ?

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The alerts are now gone. I assume that it is fixed now.

Many, many thanks in advance for helping me alleviate the situation.

Regards.

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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.

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: