[Valinorum]

Hi,

Uninstall Spybot - Search & Destroy for now.

• Step #7 Fix with FRST
  Make sure that you still have FRST.exe on your Desktop. If you do not have it, download the suitable version from here to your Desktop.
  • Open Notepad.exe. Do not use any other text editor software;
  • Copy and Paste the contents inside the code-box to your Notepad --
    

    Start
    Closeprocesses:
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec <====== ATTENTION
    HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
    HKU\S-1-5-21-1477731906-2416044131-2405930326-1000\...\Run: [BesoMimce] => regsvr32.exe "C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat"
    SearchScopes: HKLM - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
    SearchScopes: HKCU - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
    SearchScopes: HKCU - {171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E} URL =
    C:\Users\Terry\AppData\Local\movziuz.dll
    C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku\MocxoNicku.dat
    C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat
    2014-11-02 14:30 - 2014-11-03 21:01 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku
    2014-11-02 14:19 - 2014-11-02 14:19 - 00000000 _____ () C:\Users\Terry\Downloads\FRST.exe.55qvqxh.partial
    Reboot:
    End

  • Click on File > Save as...
    • Inside the File Name box type fixlist.txt;
    • From the Save as type drop down list, choose All Files
  • Save the file to your Desktop;
  • Re-run FRST.exe and click Fix;
    • Note: If FRST advises there is a new updated version to be downloaded, do so/allow this.
  • After the completion, a log will be produced;
  • Copy and Paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

 

• Required Log(s):
  • FRST Fix Log

Regards,
Valinorum

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Log below... Also, update: upon unistallation of spybot, which required a rebot, my desktop icons returned to normal. Upon completion of FRST fix, I didn't get the alert messages I had gotten before.

 

 

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x86) Version: 02-11-2014
Ran by Terry at 2014-11-05 07:49:29 Run:2
Running from C:\Users\Terry\Desktop
Loaded Profile: Terry (Available profiles: Terry)
Boot Mode: Normal

==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
Start
Closeprocesses:
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
HKU\S-1-5-21-1477731906-2416044131-2405930326-1000\...\Run: [BesoMimce] => regsvr32.exe "C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat"
SearchScopes: HKLM - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKCU - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKCU - {171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E} URL =
C:\Users\Terry\AppData\Local\movziuz.dll
C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku\MocxoNicku.dat
C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat
2014-11-02 14:30 - 2014-11-03 21:01 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku
2014-11-02 14:19 - 2014-11-02 14:19 - 00000000 _____ () C:\Users\Terry\Downloads\FRST.exe.55qvqxh.partial
Reboot:
End
*****************

Processes closed successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-1477731906-2416044131-2405930326-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\\BesoMimce => value deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key not found.
"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key not found.
"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}" => Key not found.
"C:\Users\Terry\AppData\Local\movziuz.dll" => File/Directory not found.
"C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku\MocxoNicku.dat" => File/Directory not found.
"C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat" => File/Directory not found.
C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Terry\Downloads\FRST.exe.55qvqxh.partial => Moved successfully.

The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog ====

[zgwninja]

Log below... Also, update: upon unistallation of spybot, which required a rebot, my desktop icons returned to normal. Upon completion of FRST fix, I didn't get the alert messages I had gotten before.

 

 

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x86) Version: 02-11-2014
Ran by Terry at 2014-11-05 07:49:29 Run:2
Running from C:\Users\Terry\Desktop
Loaded Profile: Terry (Available profiles: Terry)
Boot Mode: Normal

==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
Start
Closeprocesses:
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec <====== ATTENTION
HKLM Group Policy restriction on software: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software <====== ATTENTION
HKU\S-1-5-21-1477731906-2416044131-2405930326-1000\...\Run: [BesoMimce] => regsvr32.exe "C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat"
SearchScopes: HKLM - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKCU - {09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC} URL = http://www.ask.com/w...}&l=dis&o=ushpd
SearchScopes: HKCU - {171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E} URL =
C:\Users\Terry\AppData\Local\movziuz.dll
C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku\MocxoNicku.dat
C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat
2014-11-02 14:30 - 2014-11-03 21:01 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku
2014-11-02 14:19 - 2014-11-02 14:19 - 00000000 _____ () C:\Users\Terry\Downloads\FRST.exe.55qvqxh.partial
Reboot:
End
*****************

Processes closed successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKLM => Group Policy Restriction on software restored successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-1477731906-2416044131-2405930326-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\\BesoMimce => value deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key not found.
"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{09DFB3C9-D563-4D42-AABF-D6796B3B92DC}" => Key not found.
"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKCR\CLSID\{171DEBEB-C3D4-40b7-AC73-056A5EBA4A7E}" => Key not found.
"C:\Users\Terry\AppData\Local\movziuz.dll" => File/Directory not found.
"C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku\MocxoNicku.dat" => File/Directory not found.
"C:\ProgramData\BesoMimce\BesoMimce.dat" => File/Directory not found.
C:\ProgramData\MocxoNicku => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Terry\Downloads\FRST.exe.55qvqxh.partial => Moved successfully.

The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog ====

[Valinorum]

Perform Step 5 and 6.

[zgwninja]

Good Day Valinorum,

 

This was all that was in the malewarebytes log I saved:

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

 

 

It did find about 30+ threats, so I hit apply action, and then did the log since that was the order the steps were listed in your post for step 5. Did I do that out of order? Did you want to see what it found? If so, is there still a way for me to provide you with that info?

 

I'll work on step 6 when I get home from work.

 

Thanks,

 

Zoen

[Valinorum]

Proceed with Step 6.

[zgwninja]

ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# product=EOS
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.7623
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=b3f3e756f38a8846b6831334fbaaee70
# engine=20954
# end=finished
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2014-11-06 09:03:42
# local_time=2014-11-06 01:03:42 (-0800, Pacific Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=6.0.6002 NT Service Pack 2
# compatibility_mode_1='avast! Antivirus'
# compatibility_mode=783 16777213 100 97 2008679 179598712 0 0
# compatibility_mode_1=''
# compatibility_mode=5892 16776573 100 100 0 251872150 0 0
# scanned=240670
# found=7
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=11120
sh=99305C6442241239E842917B77D14F81373A8CA8 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.B potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\ProgramData\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\APNIC.7z"
sh=170E95D460F6646D76779B4FE097711093F9EC14 ft=1 fh=51a54013aaae74e4 vn="Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.B potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\ProgramData\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\APNIC.dll"
sh=0B2EA44079B674393405DFD64C6732ED971E6D88 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.F potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\ProgramData\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\BITDFE5.tmp"
sh=99305C6442241239E842917B77D14F81373A8CA8 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.B potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\Users\All Users\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\APNIC.7z"
sh=170E95D460F6646D76779B4FE097711093F9EC14 ft=1 fh=51a54013aaae74e4 vn="Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.B potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\Users\All Users\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\APNIC.dll"
sh=0B2EA44079B674393405DFD64C6732ED971E6D88 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.F potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\Users\All Users\APN\APN-Stub\W3IV6-G\BITDFE5.tmp"
sh=2FEC2BB06C11B711B37E7D1BAC0004F8F25A4C7B ft=1 fh=9586b0754c97a9e0 vn="Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Google.D potentially

[Valinorum]

How is your PC?

[zgwninja]

Seems back to normal!

[Valinorum]

Perusing your logs, I see no infection currently present in your system. Unless you are having any issue(s), the machine appears to be Malware-free as we speak.

 

♣ Removal of Tools and Quarantined Files ♣

 

Despite the tools we have used are clean, they are powerful removal tools and made in a way so that they carry out any commands given to them without (most cases) asking for a confirmation. In the hands of an inept person, they can make the machine un-bootable -- a scenario we do not wish to see. Also, we need to remove the quarantined files/folders from your system as a dormant malware can be as bad as an active one if given the proper environment. I shall now give you the guidelines to remove the tools and the quarantined files from your system.

• Cleanup with Delfix
  Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.
  Download Link
  • Double-click to run the program;
    • Note: Windows Vista/7/8 users right-click and choose Run as administrator
  • Make sure that all the boxes are checked;
  • Click Run;
  • A log will be opened after the operation is finished;
  • Copy and Paste it in your next reply

 

♣ Prevention and Future Guidelines ♣

 

Prevention is better than cure -- goes the old saying. As much as we love to see you visit our site, we do not want to see you having your PC infected by malwares again.

• Keep Windows up-to-date.
  It is extremely important that you keep your operating system (Windows) updated when updates are made available. It is set to alert you, so be sure not to ignore these notices and to allow the updates to install. Many of these are critical security packages which could very possibly be the difference between your picking up a future infiltration and simply passing right by it unharmed.
• Run antivirus software and keep it up-to-date, too.
  Antivirus software is your safety net if all other protections fail. The first line of defense is smart computing, of course, but everyone needs a backup. I'd recommend Microsoft Security Essentials or avast!, both of which are excellent, as well as free. Once they're installed, check periodically to ensure they have been successfully updating as well. An out-of-date antivirus is not a happy antivirus!
• Keep your web browser plugins and other programs updated also.
  This tip is rarely shared by technicians and its importance is not widely recognized, but it's absolutely critical. Programs such as Java, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, and myriad other such web-exposed items are deeply vulnerable to attack, which can quickly lead to a hopelessly infected system no matter what protection you currently have installed. The reason is that these programs are ubiquitous, but are also not perfect and are extremely complex... and as such, security vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited by hackers hoping to gain control over your machine. By performing every update for these programs as soon as it's made available, you will greatly reduce your exposure to dangerous internet threats.
  
  A great way to do this is to install the Filehippo Update Checker and run it regularly. Also, try not to ignore any notifications you receive regarding updates to programs already installed on your PC.
  
  No scripts is an excellent security device too. I like it but it is not for everyone because it requires you to take action if you want to see some things (pop ups, banners etc.) on sites you visit.
  
  Download NoSript by Giorgio Maone.
  
  Note: Sometimes you will get a site telling you that you need to install Java when actually all you need to do is enable the site through the no script icon down on the right hand side of your computer.
• Watch out for new threat named CryptoLocker
  CryptoLocker is a new type ransomware family malware that encrypts your important files and asks for a ransom to decrypt them. At the moment of posting this reply there are no tools that can undo the havoc this malware causes. We can help you to remove the malware from your system but the files that was encrypted cannot be recovered without the decryption key. So, I ask for your forbearance and practice constant vigilance. Please read the following article to acknowledge yourself about the safety measures.
  How to prevent your computer from becoming infected by CryptoLocker.
• And last of all, surf smart.
  It doesn't matter how well the autopilot system works if the pilot keeps flying the plane into mountain ranges. Don't forget that no matter how much you have protecting yourself, your security ultimately begins and ends with you. Don't visit dangerous or questionable web sites, avoid suspicious links on Facebook and emails/email attachments you're unsure about, and just generally keep your wits about you, and you'll be much safer. Also, avoid illegal downloads, cracks, "warez", and all other too-good-to-be-true internet offerings: they're typically laden with malware. Be smart and you can avoid most threats lurking about the darker corners of the internet! And for even more tips, see our article, How Did I Get Infected in the First Place?
  
  

Regards,
Valinorum

[zgwninja]

Thank you for freeing me from the tyranny of my malware captors!

 

Also, when I clicked the link for delfix in IE, I got the webpage cannnot be displayed message, but the link worked fine in FF. Is that normal?

 

# DelFix v10.8 - Logfile created 06/11/2014 at 08:40:49
# Updated 29/07/2014 by Xplode
# Username : Terry - Z-BOT
# Operating System : Windows Vista ™ Home Premium Service Pack 2 (32 bits)

~ Activating UAC ... OK

~ Removing disinfection tools ...

Deleted : C:\Qoobox
Deleted : C:\_OTL
Deleted : C:\32788R22FWJFW
Deleted : C:\FRST
Deleted : C:\AdwCleaner
Deleted : C:\TDSSKiller.2.8.16.0_02.04.2013_11.17.11_log.txt
Deleted : C:\TDSSKiller.3.0.0.41_01.11.2014_16.42.34_log.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\Addition.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\adwcleaner_4.002.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\Extras.Txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\Fixlog.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\FRST.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\FRST.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\OTL.Txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\OTL.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\Shortcut.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Terry\Desktop\tdsskiller.exe
Deleted : HKCU\console_combofixbackup
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\OldTimer Tools
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\AdwCleaner
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Swearware
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\combofix.exe
Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\PEVSystemStart
Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\procexp90.Sys
Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\PEVSystemStart
Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\procexp90.Sys

~ Creating registry backup ... OK

~ Cleaning system restore ...

New restore point created !

~ Resetting system settings ... OK

########## - EOF - ##########

[Valinorum]

It could be a temporary problem. Do you use IE for everyday usage?

[zgwninja]

Ya. What browser would you most recommend?

[Valinorum]

I would recommend Firefox, Chrome, Opera as Internet Explorer comes with every version of Windows thus subject to major exploits and malware attacks. Try reseting your browser.

[zgwninja]

Thanks again! The malware empire surely quakes in its boots when they hear your name!

[Valinorum]

Surf safely.