URL:Mal infection popping up every 10 minutes

Viruses and worms
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I’ve been experiencing a pop up notification every 10 minutes showing the following message:

URL: http://www.socialnewsworld.com/tags/300x…
Process: C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~1\GOEC62~1.DLL
Infection: URL:Mal

I haven’t been able to figure out which file is infected. A scan of Google folder showed no infections. Is there some way I can identify the infected file and cure the virus infection?

Thanks

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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.

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This is the log of Malwarebytes. Unfortunately, it hasn’t fixed the problem yet.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1.1000
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.04.03.05

Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702
DEY :: AMLAN [limited]

4/3/2012 2:28:38 PM
mbam-log-2012-04-03 (14-28-38).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: 273839
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 15 minute(s), 45 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 2
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings{851552F5-B878-4B03-904F-2AD6A4CC8994} (PUP.Zwangi) → Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats{851552F5-B878-4B03-904F-2AD6A4CC8994} (PUP.Zwangi) → Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center|UpdatesDisableNotify (PUM.Disabled.SecurityCenter) → Bad: (1) Good: (0) → Quarantined and repaired successfully.

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

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I have the same problem, please find attached logs

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here is the malwarebytes and OTL extra.txt logs

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OTL TXT and aswmbr logs

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The problem started on April 2nd. Is it after the Avast virus definition updates? Many guys have been facing similar problems here since the last 2 days. Was the virus definition update to blame?

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Please post this in your own new topic…!!

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I’m awaiting a solution to my problem. I have posted the required logs and would appreciate if someone provides a solution. Is this problem faced by Avast users only?

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Will someone address this problem?

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I’ve managed to stop the pop ups by running tdsskiller as suggested on some other posts in this same forum.
As none of the moderators or the Avast guys were replying n providing a solution, I scouted for one on my own :slight_smile:

This makes me lose trust in Avast AV… somehow i get the feeling that the Url:Mal infection came thru virus def updates or something similar thru Avast.

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As none of the moderators or the Avast guys were replying n providing a solution, I scouted for one on my own
we only have 2 removal specialists that frequent the forum every day....so it seem they missed your post

i will send them a PM so they see it when they enter the forum :wink:

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Could you attach the TDSSKiller log please

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I haven’t specificially saved a log file. If there’s one saved automatically, could you guide me in looking for it?

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A report will be created in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of “TDSSKiller.[Version][Date][Time]_log.txt”. Please attach it on your next reply.

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

If you have Malwarebytes 1.6 or better installed please disable it for the duration of this run
To disable MBAM
Open the scanner and select the protection tab
Remove the tick from “Start with Windows”
Reboot and then run OTL

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Run OTL

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

:OTL O3 - HKLM\..\Toolbar: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {32099AAC-C132-4136-9E9A-4E364A424E17} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {4A1C6093-14F9-44D7-860E-5D265CFCA9D9} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {4B3803EA-5230-4DC3-A7FC-33638F3D3542} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-8DA9-FD60BB9AAE33} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {4F11ACBB-393F-4C86-A214-FF3D0D155CC3} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {968631B6-4729-440D-9BF4-251F5593EC9A} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No CLSID value found. O3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-1292428093-651377827-682003330-1004\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - No CLSID value found. O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{0D427184-16EB-4A9D-A5A0-B71E94DE8A8B}: NameServer = 59.185.3.11,59.185.3.12,203.94.227.70,203.94.243.70 O33 - MountPoints2\{56b632a4-6e47-11dc-9e8a-0019d1834e1e}\Shell\AutoRun\command - "" = C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDLL32.EXE Shell32.DLL,ShellExec_RunDLL copy.exe

:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c

: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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Here’s the TDSSkiller log as requested.

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That removed an MBR malware

Are you still getting the alerts ?

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I’m not getting the alerts anymore. Like i mentioned earlier, i scouted the forum for a solution.

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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] [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS] [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
[*]Click Start.
[*]Open My Computer.
[*]Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
[*]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.

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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

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

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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: