Aurora

[Kirsty]

Hi,
Im really sorry to keep repeating the 'Aurora' thing but i'm really stuck. I hardly the most computer literate person in the world and i'm struggling to understand the instructions you've given to other people.

My computer keeps getting aurora pop-ups. I've recently installed adaware and HijackThis. HijackThis gave me a log file, but i don't understand what to do after that.
Thank you in advance for your help!!!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:08:21, on 21/06/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.40607\aspnet_admin.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkls.exe
c:\windows\system32\kbglfj.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe
C:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
C:\documents and settings\dawn\local settings\temp\hYU.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\windows\system32\78D6qD.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\KODAK\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire 4.2.6\LimeWire.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Mobile\audevicemgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\CONNMN~1.EXE
c:\Program Files\Intuwave Ltd\Shared\mRouterRunTime\mRouterRuntime.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\CapMan.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\ElogErr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\BROADC~1.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\CONNEC~1\SCRFS.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SONYER~1\Mobile\MOBILE~1\EPMWOR~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\CxtPls\CxtPls.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\kirsty\Desktop\hijack this\Hijack This\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.rzwrovqrbfbql.net/bcAVLWvImGj_L99IzYsC_uVe3bNuip5cgCi29EaKIbQufpc/r7XURrynzLzDvQ39.html
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/sbox?t=6uE2VPPXoCHM5Jl9men4QWYEGy M5Nte9zjTPhYiTzpH8hkjtV* NcDmLWdd4gYltUSIfuj8x7W2iehIxso ZNB0xRsa4b!GlYqvUm3m80vD1 Q4006ZGKN1r7bQ$$&p=6l3LGdrKuG wUNd0vbJnM1gFZ08M5v25fgwqMR!wBvPFTcjmGje!8oJvjPm01oDcyudX2Duff0gxepd3j*rEt!jLfYCEo2jasZniROwTVex9y KwToJXuu64vtxgV6igbMpdrDcB7N VMD*6DqHKw4zr2xYIPjE*MgaarW4r6mk 0i!NEvJzXkTbAbPesx3Yum7tw76mr9Mq!LYDDnOTYEGcLe4w$$&lc=1033&id=2&rru=/cgi-bin/getmsg?msg=B0DE2F46-6D33-4A90-A51E-211626E44C49
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\cbcds.dll/sp.html#97366
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {016235BE-59D4-4CEB-ADD5-E2378282A1D9} - C:\Program Files\CxtPls\cxtpls.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1513CFE9-0B40-715F-2D75-81BD8202A708} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmt.dll
O2 - BHO: BolgerObj Class - {302A3240-4805-4a34-97D7-1645A0B08410} - C:\WINDOWS\Bolger.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {90138CF7-AD97-E150-CD24-34F3C61C475B} - C:\DOCUME~1\kirsty\APPLIC~1\CAKEPH~1\Seek Drv.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F4B4FBD7-AC73-6514-57E2-B85681F800B5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntmt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Speaker Configuration] D:\SOUND\CMI8738\XP-2K-ME\DRV\Setup.exe /SPEAKER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BearShare] "C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe" /pause
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VBouncer] C:\PROGRA~1\VBouncer\VirtualBouncer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Create A Monster] "C:\Program Files\Kudd.com\createAMonster.exe" -run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cmssSystemProcess] c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [appaj32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appaj32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hYU] C:\documents and settings\dawn\local settings\temp\hYU.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [farmmext] C:\WINDOWS\farmmext.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [78D6qD] C:\windows\system32\78D6qD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BoltHeckGplHelp] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Find Admin Bolt Heck\Mapi Joy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [larxwf] c:\windows\system32\kbglfj.exe r
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sdkls.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkls.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Instant Access] rundll32.exe p2esocks_1022.dll,InstantAccess
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [regsscr] C:\DOCUME~1\kirsty\APPLIC~1\FUNK16~1\PING PROC.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak software updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\KODAK\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\Kodak Software Updater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: LimeWire 4.2.6.lnk = C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire 4.2.6\LimeWire.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.hta
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Phone Connection Monitor.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: &NeoTrace It! - C:\PROGRA~1\NEOTRA~1\NTXcontext.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\Program Files\Ebates_MoeMoneyMaker\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.htm (file missing) (HKCU)
O9 - Extra button: NeoTrace It! - {9885224C-1217-4c5f-83C2-00002E6CEF2B} - C:\PROGRA~1\NEOTRA~1\NTXtoolbar.htm (file missing) (HKCU)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: ChatSpace Full Java Client 3.1.0.235N - http://205.177.13.50/Java/cfsn31235.cab
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/P2EClient/EGAUTH_1022_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {15AD4789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/CDTInc/ie/bridge-c18.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.8.cab
O16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/IA/nethv32_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/EPUWALControl_v1-0-3-17.cab
O16 - DPF: {4E62C4DE-627D-4604-B157-4B7D6B09F02E} (AccountTracking Profile Manager Class) - https://moneymanager.egg.com/Pinsafe/accounttracking.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {50AD557E-3426-41FD-AFDD-2AF39BB1C387} - http://akamai.downloadv3.com/binaries/LiveService/LiveService_5_EN_XP.cab
O16 - DPF: {771A1334-6B08-4A6B-AEDC-CF994BA2CEBE} (Installer Class) - http://www.ysbweb.com/ist/softwares/v4.0/ysb_regular.cab
O16 - DPF: {79849612-A98F-45B8-95E9-4D13C7B6B35C} (Loader2 Control) - http://static.topconverting.com/activex/loader2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {9E1089BC-1AE8-4685-8D77-6721E5C318A8} - http://217.73.66.16/comload.dll
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FD} - http://217.73.66.1/minidialler/mddl/GB/910031_288305_.exe
O16 - DPF: {AD7FAFB0-16D6-40C3-AF27-585D6E6453FE} - http://217.73.66.1/minidialler/mddl/OR/910039_3050818920_ORGS.exe
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/msnmessengersetupdownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {B9191F79-5613-4C76-AA2A-398534BB8999} - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/suite/autocomplete.cab
O16 - DPF: {F04A8AE2-A59D-11D2-8792-00C04F8EF29D} (Hotmail Attachments Control) - http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/activex/HMAtchmt.ocx
O16 - DPF: {FF65677A-8977-48CA-916A-DFF81B037DF3} - http://download.overpro.com/WildAppNonUS.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: ISEXEng - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\angelex.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper (%AF夶À¨) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\ntza32.exe (file missing)

[DMR]

You have more than just the Aurora infection, but let's work on Aurora first. The removal process should clean up some of the other nasties as well:

You will need to disconnect from the Internet for most of the cleaning procedures, so you should print out the following instructions or save them into a text file using Notepad.

Download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite here:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Install it, and update the definitions to the newest files. Do NOT run a scan yet.

Download Nailfix from here:
http://www.noidea.us/easyfile/file.php?download=20050515010747824
Unzip it to the desktop but please do NOT run it yet.

Next, reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following:
1) Restart your computer
2) After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
3) Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
4) Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

For additional help in booting into Safe Mode, see the following site:
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml

Once in Safe Mode, double-click on Nailfix.cmd. Your desktop and icons will disappear and reappear, and a window should open and close very quickly --- this is normal.

Then run Ewido, and run a full scan. Save the logfile from the scan.

Next run HijackThis, click Scan, and check:

F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe

Close all open windows except for HijackThis and click Fix Checked.

Restart your computer in normal mode and please post a new HijackThis log, as well as the log from the Ewido scan.

[Kirsty]

My computer wont let me unzip the NailFix files.

It says ' C:\Documents and settings\Kirsty\Desktop\Nailfix.zip:The archive is either in unkown format or damaged'

Argh!!

Can i do this without NailFix?

Kirsty
xxxx

[crunchie]

Try right clicking on the file and select 'Save As.' Save it to your desktop and see if you can unzip it now.

[Kirsty]

Its still wont let me...stupid computer!!!

[crunchie]

You may have to download an unzipping utility to do it. Try winzip from http://www.winzip.com/

[Kirsty]

Ok,
I downloaded the winzip thing, then when i tried to open the Nailfix it said that it hasnt recognised it and i should download it again..
I've tried to download it three times now and it wont work!!

Im really sorry to be so awkward! I dont understand why it wont let me open it!!

xxx

[crunchie]

Do you have an email addy I can send the unzipped file to? PM me the addy if yes. If you are quick, I will send it before I retire for the night. I need my beauty sleep :mrgreen:

[Kirsty]

My hotmail account wont let me open the files! I forwarded them to my other non-hotmail account and the server blocked the e-mail..

Something really doesnt want me to sort out my PC!
:cry:

[crunchie]

Can you please try it from this link;
http://www.dknoppix.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?Nailfix as a lot of ppl have been having problems with the download.

[DMR]

Sorry, Crunchie is right- a lot of people are having problems with the nailfix download from the usual site. If Crunchie's link doesn't work, here's another alternate NailFix.zip download link.