mix.dj malware

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I downloaded an FTP program from CNET and was infected by the MIX.DJ toolbar malware. It appears to have hijacked my windows browsers, Firefox and chrome, but not apple safari. It seems to be much like the Babylon toolbar that was causing so much trouble awhile back. Is there a fix for this - how do I get rid of this irritant?

I was surprised that MIX.DJ got past AVAST.

Miles

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hey and welcome to the forum.

download and run the adwclener the first program in this guide

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

did it help you? if not please continue with otl,aswmbr, malwarebytes and attach those logs here.

a malware expert will help you from there

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after you run AdwCleaner…post log here
also run a quick scan with Malwarebytes, if anything is found click remove selected and post log here

then to look for any leftovers, run OTL diagnostic log… OBS this log must be attached

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Did not seem to do the trick. Here is the AdwCleaner log. Going on to the other apps now.

Miles

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even if it did not solve your problem it removed a big load of crap files from your browser :wink:

anyway as you say, continue with MBAM and OTL and a removal expert will remove any leftover files for you when done

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Ran mbbam. Also ran OTL 3 times but it got hung up at “Scanning Firefox settings…”
each time - 4th time was the charm. However, when I opened Firefox to return to this forum the MIX.DJ
tool bar was gone. Success! Thank you all very much.

FYI, it appears this MIX.DJ toolbar is an adaptation of the Babylon toolbar in that Babylon popped up several times in the logs.

Thanks again,
Miles

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you have to attach the OTL log…

OTL does not do anything, it is a diagnostic log. the fix comes after when the log has been checked…if anything is found

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OK, here are the mbam log and the OTL and Extra logs.

Miles

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Essexboy is notified

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Once this has run let me know what browser, if any, it still appears in

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\S-1-5-21-4256181935-640867506-358008855-1000\..\SearchScopes\{31CEDA48-F102-435B-AF74-7CF28F4A2A47}: "URL" = http://search.conduit.com/Results.aspx?ctid=CT3283894&SearchSource=45&q={searchTerms}
IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-4256181935-640867506-358008855-1000\..\SearchScopes\{342E7F4E-63B0-48FD-911D-46498B3DC50A}: "URL" = http://search.conduit.com/ResultsExt.aspx?q={searchTerms}&SearchSource=4&ctid=CT3298573&CUI=UN36582259411450549&UM=2
[2013/04/26 11:56:22 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (GetSavin) -- C:\Users\Father Campbells\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\hldtaqe5.default\extensions\getsavin@jetpack
[2013/04/11 01:57:31 | 000,328,332 | ---- | M] () (No name found) -- C:\Users\Father Campbells\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\hldtaqe5.default\extensions\{CE6E6E3B-84DD-4cac-9F63-8D2AE4F30A4B}.xpi
[2013/04/26 14:39:33 | 000,001,094 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Users\Father Campbells\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\hldtaqe5.default\searchplugins\mixidj-v37-customized-web-search.xml
O2 - BHO: (GetSavin 5.0) - {3534327D-6415-4BC6-8404-342680C7871F} - C:\Users\Father Campbells\AppData\Local\getsavin\ie\getsavin_1367002201.dll File not found
O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - {7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\.DEFAULT\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-18\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found.
O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-4256181935-640867506-358008855-1000\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No CLSID value found.

:Commands
[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.

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OK, here is the last OTL log. There is no sign of the MIX.DJ toolbar anywhere on my Firefox or Chrome.

Thanks,
Miles

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

Clear Restore Points

Go Start > All Programmes > Accessories > System tools
Right click Disc Cleanup and select run as administrator
When it pops up at the first prompt select OK after it has done some calculations the tabs will appear
Select More Options tab
Press Sytem Restore and Shadow Copies Cleanup button

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/disc%20clean.JPG

: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article and this article.
I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

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

If you use on-line banking then as an added layer of protection install Trusteer Rapport

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: