Win32: Malware-gen and Win32:Atraps-PF[tjr] Problem

Viruses and worms
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Looks like I am not the only one!
I tried all kinds of anti-virus softwares to cure this…but nothing worked!
This is my last bet to fix this problem before I format the entire computer.
I have attached 2 files from OTL and I just copy and pasted the log from malwarebytes.

Please help me! Thanks a lot!!

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Trial) 1.61.0.1400
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.07.08.06

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514
Tony :: TONY-PC [administrator]

Protection: Enabled

7/8/2012 5:34:13 PM
mbam-log-2012-07-08 (17-40-25).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: 214009
Time elapsed: 5 minute(s), 54 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: 1
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows|Load (Trojan.Ransom) → Data: C:\Users\Tony\LOCALS~1\Temp\mszqiuce.scr → No action taken.

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

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 1
C:\Windows\Installer{26da2898-bc7b-48b9-6bb3-90329a1e118f}\U\00000008.@ (Trojan.Dropper.BCMiner) → No action taken.

(end)

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Why in your MBAM scan did you put “No action taken.” You need to update MBAM and run the scan again and put the item into quarantine. Please attach the new MBAM log to your next post.

Check the information on the first post of this thread under Virus/Worms for you to check your machine for malware: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0.

Follow the directions of obtaining an aswMBR log. Post the log as an attachment (Additional Options > Attach > Post).

Please do not make any further changes to your machine after you have provided the logs.

IMPORTANT: If you are on a home network, disconnect the affected machine from the network. Do not share a USB/flash drive with this affected machine. Do not use this machine unless a malware removal specialist instructs you do to malware removal instructions; use a different machine to check email, sync your phone or other devices.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.

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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 F3:64bit: - HKU\S-1-5-21-4081761826-2248110721-1153183432-1000 WinNT: Load - (C:\Users\Tony\LOCALS~1\Temp\mszqiuce.scr) - File not found F3 - HKU\S-1-5-21-4081761826-2248110721-1153183432-1000 WinNT: Load - (C:\Users\Tony\LOCALS~1\Temp\mszqiuce.scr) - File not found [2011/06/15 09:52:06 | 000,009,236 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\Users\Tony\AppData\Local\802kh0ugl4 [2011/06/15 09:52:06 | 000,009,236 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\ProgramData\802kh0ugl4

:Files
C:\Windows\Installer{26da2898-bc7b-48b9-6bb3-90329a1e118f}

: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 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

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[*]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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Thanks for the help.

I have attached the new OTL.txt.
However, I did not get the log after combofix scanning…I don’t know what happened there…
Also, the strange pop-ups are keep popping up just like before.
Is this one of the symptoms of malware-gen and atraps-pf?

For example, if I search a keyword on Google and click on one of the website that is searched, it redirects me to different sites or webpages.
I will wait for your instructions.

And the following is the malwarebyte log after all the OTL & combofix running…posting this again for SafeSurf

alwarebytes Anti-Malware (Trial) 1.62.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.07.15.07

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514
Tony :: TONY-PC [administrator]

Protection: Enabled

7/15/2012 8:48:37 AM
mbam-log-2012-07-15 (08-48-37).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: 219413
Time elapsed: 2 minute(s), 54 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: 1
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows|Load (Trojan.Ransom) → Data: C:\Users\Tony\LOCALS~1\Temp\mszqiuce.scr → Delete on reboot.

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

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 1
C:\Windows\Installer{26da2898-bc7b-48b9-6bb3-90329a1e118f}\U\00000008.@ (Trojan.Dropper.BCMiner) → Quarantined and deleted successfully.

(end)

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Change of tack then

Delete the current copy of Combofix from your desktop
Download a Fresh copy but rename it to Gotcha prior to saving
Reboot to safe mode
Run Combofix

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Okay, the combofix was executed successfully.
So far no more strange ad pop-ups or webpage redirection.
I think it was one of the symptoms that win32: malware-gen had.

I have attached the log, hope it looks okay.

Thanks for your help!

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Finally could you run one more OTL quick scan please ensuring all users is selected and attach the log along with any problems you are having

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Okay, here is the latest log from OTL.
So far, everything is good. Everything is running faster than before.
For example, no more pop-ups and “forced redirection to a strange link/website”.
Web surfing speed is a lot faster than before.

Before this log, I have ran the boot-scan using Avast!Free.
It spotted Win32: Malware-gen that was under “Quarantine” folder. I decided to delete that file.
Some few other Trojan viruses were also spotted during this boot-scan inside of Windows folder. I deceded to delete those files as well.
I do not know it is going to be shown in this log.

Thanks very much for your help!!!
Please let me know if I need to take further actions.

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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

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

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[]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

[*]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.

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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

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:

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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:

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Thanks a lot my friend! You are saving a lot of people’s time and pain!!
I really appreciate your help and work! :slight_smile:

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My pleasure