URL / Mal warnings happyholydayx.exe

Viruses and worms
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I’m getting 3 notices
happyholydayx.exe/x/
newyear2014x.com/x/
79.143.177.192/x/

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more info…when where do you get this

we need the follwing logs. http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
AdwCleaner
OTL
aswMBR

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Why am I having trouble posting? keeps saying I did but I don’t see it
AdwCleaner
OTL
aswMBR
attached

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Why am I having trouble posting? keeps saying I did but I don't see it
well the post is here now ;) the chapta is spam protection.....first 3 posts

malware removers are notified, it may take hours before one arrive so be patient

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Thanks, you asked where I get the notice

I keep get notified in a red/gray box, lower right corner of desktop

malicious url blocked

avast! network shield has blocked a harmful site.

Object: http://(happyholydayx.com/x/ or newyear2014x.com or 79.143.177.192/x/)
Infection: URL:Mal
Process: C:\windows\system32\svhost.exe

then a button “More details”

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Hi I will need you to run the following two programmes in order please, then attach the resultant logs

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

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

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/tdss%20start.JPG

[*]Then click on Change parameters.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/tdss%20Change%20param.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.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/tdss%20threat.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

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/tdss%20report.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.

THEN

Download and Install Combofix

Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

  • IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

[*]Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
[*]Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_disclaimer_ENG.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_extraction.png

[*]When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
[*]Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.

Notes:

  1. Do not mouse-click Combofix’s window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
  2. Do not “re-run” Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
  3. If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.

Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

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my log

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Could you attach the TDSSKiller log please … It should be at C:\TDSSKiller date time

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I couldn’t find that folder or file. there was a TDSSKiller_Quarantine folder with a folder (13.02.2013_10.06.03) with 2 more folders (mbr0000 and tdlfs0000) and a file (object) in it.

I made a file from the report

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OK re-run TDSSKiller with the same parameters as before
When this element appears select delete :

\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System )

Avast will alert as the files are moved

How is the computer behaving now ?

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I am not getting the notices any more. I do have a problem that the Icons and start bar ( at the bottom) disappear after about 10 seconds on the original profile. I can use either of the other 2 profiles I made and everything seems fine. I’m not sure if this was caused from the infection or not.

I think the file was quarantined (noticed said ) but I did select to delete it

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Do they return or do they disappear completely ?

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once they go the only thing I can can do is control-alt-delete, then logoff or switch users (since I made other profiles)

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That sounds like a corruption within that user, are you able to set the other user as main and delete that one

15

one more thing before you close this, how are people doing screen shots? cropping and saving as jpg without taking a lot of time editing them? I can paste them in wordpad but they are too big.
I looked for some help on this but didn’t find it.

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Go start > all Programs > accessories > snipping tool

Then have a play with it ;D

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:

Remove ComboFix
[*]Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
[*]In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall
(Notice the space between the “x” and “/”)
then click OK

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/Misc%20screen%20shots/CF_Uninstall-1.jpg

[]Follow the prompts on the screen
[]A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

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.

: 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: