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Zlob.DNSChanger removal help [Solved]


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kbarnett

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Hi JSntgRvr,

Great news!. I think we got it!

I disconnected everything (all 3 computers) from my home network. I ran a full system scan using MBAM. It found lots of stuff on the other (2) machines. I cleaned all of their infections. Then, I reset my router and updated the firmware. I then made some small but powerful tweaks to the network settings:
  • I changed the admin user name and password.
  • I set web encryption to WEP (my wireless card does not support WPA)
  • I Restricted WiFi access by using MAC address control.
  • I stopped broadcasting my SSID.

Then,
I hooked each computer up one at a time and did all the required updates. I updated Windows security, McAfee, Spybot S&D, MBAM. I ran full scans on all 3 machines and the network is free of problems and humming along nicely. I have posted my computers MBAM log herein. (this is the computer we had been discussing all along) Unless you find anything else during your review, I think I am good to go.

Thanks very much fo all your help!

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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.31
Database version: 1518
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

12/18/2008 9:53:24 PM
mbam-log-2008-12-18 (21-53-24).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 57747
Time elapsed: 5 minute(s), 58 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)
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JSntgRvr

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Hi, kbarnett. :)

Congratulations.Posted Image

The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people. This list is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.
  • Spybot Search & Destroy - Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
  • AdAware - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
  • SpywareBlaster - Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.
  • ZonedOut + IE-SpyAd - puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
  • CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  • Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  • Google Toolbar - Free google toolbar that allows you to use the powerful Google search engine from the bar, but also blocks pop up windows.
  • Trillian or Miranda-IM - These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
  • ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.
  • Recovery Console - Recent trends appear to indicate that future infections will include attacks to the boot sector of the computer. The installation of the Recovery Console in the computer will be our only defense against this threat. For more information and steps to install the Recovery Console see This Article. Should you need assistance in installing the Recovery Console, please do not hesitate to ask.
To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein and this one by Miekiemoes.

Best wishes! Posted Image
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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :)

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