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Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by snarky, 2010/08/24.

  1. 2010/08/26
    snarky

    snarky Inactive Thread Starter

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    Can't locate any viruses or malware...But...

    Wow, that was a very long update and scan! Trend Micro's (from previously) was many times faster; I'm guessing this one is much more thorough?


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    KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report
    Thursday, August 26, 2010
    Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
    Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
    Last database update: Thursday, August 26, 2010 01:37:08
    Records in database: 4145875
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    Scan settings:
    scan using the following database: extended
    Scan archives: yes
    Scan e-mail databases: yes

    Scan area - My Computer:
    C:\
    D:\
    E:\

    Scan statistics:
    Objects scanned: 77129
    Threats found: 0
    Infected objects found: 0
    Suspicious objects found: 0
    Scan duration: 02:26:59

    No threats found. Scanned area is clean.

    Selected area has been scanned.
     
  2. 2010/08/26
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    OTL Clean-Up
    Clean up with OTL:

    * Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
    * Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
    * On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
    * Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

    If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

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    Your computer is clean :)

    1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point.

    Turn off System Restore:

    - Windows XP:
    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the System Restore tab.
    4. Check "Turn off System Restore ".
    5. Click Apply.
    6. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
    7. Click OK.
    - Windows Vista and 7:
    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click on System Protection under the Tasks column on the left side
    4. Click on Continue on the "User Account Control" window that pops up
    5. Under the System Protection tab, find Available Disks
    6. Uncheck the box for any drive you wish to disable system restore on (in most cases, drive "C: ")
    7. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click "Turn System Restore Off" on the popup window to do this.
    8. Click OK

    2. Restart computer.

    3. Turn System Restore on.

    4. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

    5. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

    6. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

    7. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

    8. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

    9. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

    10. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
    The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

    11. Run defrag at your convenience.

    12. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

    13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.
     

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  4. 2010/08/26
    snarky

    snarky Inactive Thread Starter

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    Can't locate any viruses or malware...But...

    Thanks Broni, I ran the last OTL cleanup

    I will have to go over these posts with a finer tooth comb though, I can't figure out what i was infected with!

    Was there any trojans, viruses or malware that you saw?

    Think I should be running Zonealarm instead of windows firewall again?


    Thanks SO MUCH for your time, you are a very patient man and I really appreciate your help!

    Thanks again
     
  5. 2010/08/26
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    You're very welcome :)

    Your computer was fairly clean, so I don't think, you need to change any passwords.

    As for ZA, give it a shot and see how it goes. You can always uninstall it.
     
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    snarky Inactive Thread Starter

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    Can't locate any viruses or malware...But...

    Thanks again Broni, I appreciate all your help; your a gem!
     
  7. 2010/08/26
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    You're welcome one more time :)
     

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