timer-based popups are hijacking me

**pohme** · 30-03-2005

Every 10 minutes or so, an ad for spyware pops up on my screen. Its a window that looks either like a DOS prompt screen or an Outlook screen. Doesnt matter if I am on the web or not. Also have erratic performance when starting up (sometimes it just hangs and will not start up) which may or may not be related. Win2000 and I switched to FireFox long ago. Had previously gone through the HijackThis myself and compared to the computercops list to delete suspicious stuff. the about:blank line appear again and again and prob have something to do with it. SpyBot and AdAware both find and clean things but it reinstalls itself in 10 minutes. Thanks in advance for help.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:57:00 PM, on 3/29/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
G:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTStackServer.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
G:\Documents and Settings\pohme\My Documents\Temp\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4AB8E80D-D670-4CF1-9DCD-A35E02BAE23B} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sp] rundll32 G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll,DllInstall
O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.lnk = G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: G:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30A3CCA5-F34C-4E87-BB57-5A2F2C935E14} -
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/acti..._v1-0-3-12.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...l_v1-0-3-0.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {5E11F1F5-C1EF-4454-8056-B0787D3916C5} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {5E11F1F5-C1EF-4454-8056-B0787D3916C5} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - G:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Contivity VPN Service (ExtranetAccess) - Nortel Networks NA, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Nortel Networks\Extranet_serv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - G:\WINNT\System32\HPZipm12.exe

**owen** · 04-04-2005

Hello,
Please download and install APM from here. Also download and install Ad-aware from here.

Once you have installed Ad-aware, run the program and in the bottom right hand corner click Check For Updates. Update Ad-aware following the prompts and then close the program, we will use it later.

Now disconnect from the internet, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4AB8E80D-D670-4CF1-9DCD-A35E02BAE23B} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sp] rundll32 G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll,DllInstall
O18 - Filter: text/html - {5E11F1F5-C1EF-4454-8056-B0787D3916C5} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll
O18 - Filter: text/plain - {5E11F1F5-C1EF-4454-8056-B0787D3916C5} - G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll

Now click Fix Checked

After you have done that, start APM.

In the top Window select explorer.exe
After this, in the bottom Windows find hkidoe.dll
Right click hkidoe.dll and choose Unload.
Click OK

Delete the following files and folders. If you can't delete them in Normal Mode, Boot into Safe Mode:
G:\WINNT\system32\hkidoe.dll

Now Start Ad-aware

Click Start, select Perform Smart System Scan and then click Next.

When the scan has finished, put a checkmark next to all spyware found (or right click and click Select All) and then click Next to remove it. You will be asked to confirm the removal, confirm it. You will be returned to the start screen of Ad-aware. Close Ad-aware.

Reboot your PC.

Download Crap Cleaner from here. Install it and then run it to clean your temporary folders.

Post a fresh Hijack This log.

**pohme** · 05-04-2005

Thanks for the help Owen. I followed your instructions to the T and here is the fresh HijackThis log...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:51:14 PM, on 4/4/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTStackServer.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
G:\PROGRA~1\Ericsson\COMMUN~1\MOBILE~1\DbgOut.exe
G:\Documents and Settings\pohme\My Documents\Temp\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {C27E36F9-8349-438B-8ED5-2697F65B3FBE} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.lnk = G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: G:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30A3CCA5-F34C-4E87-BB57-5A2F2C935E14} -
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/acti..._v1-0-3-12.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...l_v1-0-3-0.cab
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - G:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Contivity VPN Service (ExtranetAccess) - Nortel Networks NA, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Nortel Networks\Extranet_serv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - G:\WINNT\System32\HPZipm12.exe

**owen** · 08-04-2005

Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp\se.dll/sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {C27E36F9-8349-438B-8ED5-2697F65B3FBE} - (no file)

Click Fix Checked

Then boot into Safe Mode.

Go to G:\DOCUME~1\pohme\LOCALS~1\Temp and once in the folder click Edit> Select All. Then hit the delete key to get rid of the entire contents of the folder. Leave the folder itself intact though.

Reboot and post a fresh log

**pohme** · 09-04-2005

Thanks for the help--here is the latest fresh HijackThis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:00:12 AM, on 4/9/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTStackServer.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Documents and Settings\pohme\My Documents\Temp\HijackThis.exe
G:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
G:\PROGRA~1\Ericsson\COMMUN~1\MOBILE~1\DbgOut.exe
G:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E5F234DE-4629-488E-954D-3189B3E61472} - G:\WINNT\system32\omj.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.lnk = G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: G:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30A3CCA5-F34C-4E87-BB57-5A2F2C935E14} -
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/acti..._v1-0-3-12.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...l_v1-0-3-0.cab
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - G:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Contivity VPN Service (ExtranetAccess) - Nortel Networks NA, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Nortel Networks\Extranet_serv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - G:\WINNT\System32\HPZipm12.exe

**owen** · 09-04-2005

Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E5F234DE-4629-488E-954D-3189B3E61472} - G:\WINNT\system32\omj.dll

Click Fix Checked

Then boot into Safe Mode and ensure that you are showing Hidden Files and Folders.

Delete the following files and folders:
G:\WINNT\system32\omj.dll

Reboot and post a fresh log

**pohme** · 09-04-2005

I followed the steps, but could not delete the omj.dll file. I was in safe mode and ensured that the 2 checkboxes and 1 radio button for show hidden files were correct. But the file was not there. Here is the latest log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:03:10 PM, on 4/9/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
G:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\stisvc.exe
G:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
G:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTStackServer.exe
G:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
G:\PROGRA~1\Ericsson\COMMUN~1\MOBILE~1\DbgOut.exe
G:\Documents and Settings\pohme\My Documents\Temp\HijackThis.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - Global Startup: BTTray.lnk = G:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - G:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0819.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: G:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30A3CCA5-F34C-4E87-BB57-5A2F2C935E14} -
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/acti..._v1-0-3-12.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...l_v1-0-3-0.cab
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - G:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Contivity VPN Service (ExtranetAccess) - Nortel Networks NA, Inc. - G:\Program Files\Nortel Networks\Extranet_serv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - G:\WINNT\System32\HPZipm12.exe

**owen** · 18-04-2005

Thats a clean log, how are things running? (Sorry I didn't receive an email notification for this thread).

**pohme** · 18-04-2005

They were working great for awhile--no problems. I usually use FireFox browser but when my computer did an auto-check for Windows update, it opened an IE window. After that point, all the popup hijacking came back. I have refollowed the steps and for the most part it is good, with a few quirks. Is there a way to prevent reinfection even if IE is used?

**owen** · 19-04-2005

This is the standard prevention info I offer:

If your still having problems, by all means post a fresh log.

Preventing it returning

After your problem has been resolved on the forum, it is an absoulute MUST to do the following steps to prevent the problem returning. Click on the link to get access to the software or webpage that I'm referring to.

1. Visit Windows Update
Pay a visit to Windows Update and scan for and download ALL Critical Updates and Service Packs. New updates are usually released monthly so check back to Windows Update every month.

2. Clean Up and Speed Up-
It is important that after you have had a spyware/virus infection that you clean up your PC (this includes cleaning out usage tracks, temporary files, emptying the recycle bin, etc). It is so important because during the installation and uninstallation of spyware (and most programs), many temporary or useless files are left behind. If you accidently run one of these files, you could end up with the problem returning. See the link above for lots of information on clearing out your PC and improving your PCs performance and general speed.

3. Consider an alternative browser or tighten IE settings-
Internet Explorer is installed on most systems and used by the majority of people, so of course its going to be a prime target for malware and hackers. To make the matters worse, Internet Explorer is very vulnerable to hijacks and the automatic installation of programs. This is how a lot of spyware enters your PC in the first place. So unless you secure Internet Explorer, you are seriously at risk. There is risk with any Internet browser, but even when IE is secured, there are still risks. IE can still be exploited as long as installed on your system, you don't necessarily have to use it, so this shows the importance of securing it. Here are five steps to take to Secure IE:

Install Sun Java instead of using MS Java VM. Get from www.java.com. Sun Java is much more secure.
Scroll up and read about Windows Updates (number 1). This is essential to patch newly discovered flaws in Internet Explorer.
Scroll down and read about Spyware Blaster (number 7. This is important so that nasty sites can't exploit your machine.
Take a look at the article here. Scroll down to the "If you have to use MSIE" section and have a read of the information about the recommended security settings in IE. A program is also mentioned called IESPYADS, its is worth downloading and installing this.

If you wish to use an alternative browser that is perhaps more secure than IE, consider Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla, Opera or Netscape.

4. Download Antivirus Software-
If you haven't already got Antivirus software, you should download and install AVG Antivirus. It is freeware and is updated nearly every 2 days (sometimes more frequently if there are a lot of new viruses) and in my opinion, is better than some Antivirus software such as Norton. Antivirus software will prevent viruses infecting your system and it is important that you update it every two days or every week at the most.

5. Download a Firewall-
If you haven't already got a firewall, it is Very important that you download one. Firewalls will prevent unauthorised access to your computer and stop data leaking out of your computer. You may think that it won't happen to you, but Hackers don't care who you are, what you do, where you live or what you had for tea last Sunday on your holiday in the Lake District, they want your data. Firewalls will keep these sneaks out and one of the best is Sygate Personal Firewall, which happens to be freeware.

6. Spyware Scanners-
It is important that as well as having real time spyware protection, you have a spyware scanning application. If you have not already been told to download one earlier in this thread, it is a good idea to download Spybot Search And Destroy and Ad-aware. They are both spyware scanners and will search for a remove spyware. It is recommended that you have both, because one will pick up entries that the other misses. It is even a good idea to download these if you have other programs such as ASE, Spysweeper, Pest Patrol, etc, because one spyware scanner will not pick up everything. Please remember to update your spyware scanners weekly/fortnightly.

7. Prevent Spyware slipping through Internet Explorer-
Quite a lot of spyware slips through Internet Explorer if your settings are not tight enough. Spyware Blaster will help you prevent spyware slipping through and installing tracking cookies. Simply run it via Start> Programs> Spyware Blaster and click Enable All Protection and it will protect you. It doesn't even have to be open! Remember to update weekly/fortnightly.

8. Constant Spyware Protection-
It is important to have constant spyware protection. Spyware Guard works like an antivirus program but detects Spyware instead. It will constantly protect your system. Check for updates monthly.

All Of these steps are very important and it is HIGHLY recommended that you download all of the programs mentioned for your own safety. Remember to Update everything (including Windows using Windows Update)! It is also a good idea to perform weekly/fortnightly scans with Spybot S&D, Ad-aware and your antivirus software.

And last of all, please remember, that common sense is your greatest tool. Without it, spyware and other related Malware would rule!

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