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Malware found: TR/Fake.Smoke.172 and 184


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Hi,

Avira anti-virus had two detections which i choose to ignored. The warnings are popping-up quite frequently while i am using the comp so i am worried. This have never happen before and i have not installed any new software.

They are:-

1) TR/Fake.Smoke.184 @ C:\Windows\System32\AcSignExt.dll
2) TR/Fake.Smoke.172 @ C:\Windows\System32\AcSignIcon.dll

The Product version: 10.2.0.700
Virus definition file: 7.11.14.161

Below is the logfile for hijackthis and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 1:45:08 AM, on 11/09/2011
Platform: Windows 7 SP1 (WinNT 6.00.3505)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16421)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskhost.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgbhp.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceHelper.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\distnoted.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HiJackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceHelper.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileSync.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\SyncServer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\com.apple.WindowsContacts.client.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.facebook.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.h...SARIO&pf=laptop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost #[IPv6]
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\dlprotect.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O11 - Options group: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O16 - DPF: {CF84DAC5-A4F5-419E-A0BA-C01FFD71112F} (SysInfo Class) - http://content.syste...el_4.4.24.0.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.ad...Plus/1.6/gp.cab
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Autodesk Licensing Service - Autodesk, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

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End of file - 3866 bytes


Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.1.1800
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 7697

Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (Safe Mode)
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421

12/09/2011 2:24:03 PM
mbam-log-2011-09-12 (14-24-03).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 374578
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 5 minute(s), 12 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)


Thanks,

Edited by misshot, 12 September 2011 - 01:51 AM.

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Hi and welcome to GeeksToGo! My nick name is Render and I will be assisting you with your Malware/Security problems. Please make sure you read all of the instructions and fixes thoroughly before continuing with them. If you have any queries or you are unsure about anything, just say and I'll help you out :)

I'm sorry for the delay.

It seems like a false alert. It was fixed with virus definition file version 7.11.14.163. Please run an update of your Avira product.
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Hi,

Just updated the antivirus definitions and the warnings are gone....

Guess i am just being paranoid earlier. :)

Anyhow, thank you. :unsure:

Case closed?
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Case closed?

If you don't have any other issues that point at malware then yes.
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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :)

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