Smartfinder.us & Secdrop.BO

[E-Liam]

Hi,

Here we go.. please print this off, as it will be easier to follow.

You’ve been hijacked by CoolWebSearch. Please go here and download, unzip and then open CoolWebShredder (stand alone version). Then click on the Updates button and follow the prompts. Next, run the program by clicking on the Fix-> button.

Please run a new HJT! Scan, and check to fix the following entries, being sure to double check that you haven't missed any. (Some may no longer be present after running the above) Next, close all browser windows and click the Fix checked button…

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://smartfinder.us/

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://smartfinder.us/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://smartfinder.us/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://smartfinder.us/sp.html

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://smartfinder.us/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://smartfinder.us/sp.html

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://smartfinder.us/

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FontsLoader] C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\ldfnt32.hta

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Update] C:\WINDOWS\csrss.exe /i

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [httpd] C:\WINDOWS\msgaol.exe /i

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QTSvc] C:\WINDOWS\shman.exe /i

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Sound System] sndsys.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Winproxy Personal] winproxy.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [System Configurati0n] SysCgfig.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto CD-ROM Startup] cdaccess.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows Sound System] sndsys.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Winproxy Personal] winproxy.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [System Configurati0n] SysCgfig.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Auto CD-ROM Startup] cdaccess.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [System Configurati0n] SysCgfig.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System Configurati0n] SysCgfig.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Winproxy Personal] winproxy.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Auto CD-ROM Startup] cdaccess.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [start uploading] smsss.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [start uploading] smsss.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [System Configurati0n] SysCgfig.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = ?

O4 - Global Startup: RealSecure(r) Desktop Protector.lnk = ?

Next, please double click on the My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to Tools | Folder Options, click on the View tab and make sure that Show hidden files and folders is checked. Also uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Now click Apply to all folders, then click Apply then OK.

Next please find and delete the following bolded files...

C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\ldfnt32.hta

C:\WINDOWS\csrss.exe

C:\WINDOWS\msgaol.exe

C:\WINDOWS\shman.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\sndsys.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\winproxy.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\SysCgfig.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\cdaccess.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smsss.exe

(Please check the file path and spelling for each very carefully before deleting. They are spelt like this in order to make them look legit.)

If you have rebooted since posting this, then there is a chance that some/all of the file names have morphed in the meantime.. but that's life. We'll just start again.. at least it won't be as difficult to spot them next time.. :)

Then boot into safe mode, (see here for info if needed) and delete the entire contents of the C:\Windows\Temp (or C:\WINNT\Temp) folder, but not the folder itself.

Then please boot back into normal mode and download AdAware SE from here.

First, in the main window, look in the bottom right corner and click on Check for updates now and download the latest reference files.

Next, we need to configure Ad-aware for a full scan.

Click on the Gear icon (second from the left) to access the preferences/settings window

1. In the General window make sure the following are selected:
· Automatically save log-file
· Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal
· Safe Mode (always request confirmation)

2. Click on the Scanning button on the left and select :
· Scan Within Archives
· Scan Active Processes
· Scan Registry
· Deep Scan Registry
· Scan my IE favorites for banned URL’s
· Scan my Hosts file

· Under Click here to select drives + folders, choose:
· All of your hard drives | Proceed

3. Click on the Advanced button on the left and select:
· Include additional process information
· Include additional file information
· Include environment information

4. Click the Tweak button and select:
· Under the Scanning Engine:
· Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
· Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile
· Under the Cleaning Engine:
· Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot

5. Click on Proceed to save the settings.

6. Click Start and on the next screen choose:
· Use Custom Scanning Options

7. Click Next and Ad-aware will scan your hard drive(s) with the options you have selected.

When finished, mark everything for removal and get rid of it. (Right-click the window and choose Select All from the drop down menu and click Next).

Next, please reboot again and download Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3 from here: if you haven't already got the program.

Click on Updates | Download Updates, and follow the prompts.

Next, close all Internet Explorer windows, and click Check for Problems. Once the scan is complete, have SpyBot remove all it finds marked in RED.

Next reboot and go here, and run the online virus scan; choosing the Autoclean option just before clicking the Scan button. Then please post a new log for a final once over.

I'm odff out this evening, but I'll check up on your progress later on. :)

Cheers

Liam