"mindloop" wrote:Things seems to be running smoothly smoothly now, are we all set now?
Also, in your professional opinion, what is the likelihood that in the 24-48 hours of exposure that I had, data/info was actually stolen from me?
Thanks.
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That's just to hard to say. I will say it's very well worth doing all the preventive advise I gave you in the beginning.
Identity theft is a very real thing these days. I do have a family member that lost a large sum of money due to a back door Trojan. I am not trying to scare you into anything. Just letting you know it is real.
"mindloop" wrote:Things seems to be running smoothly smoothly now, are we all set now?
Here comes the finale .
Great news ! 
Your log now appears to be clean.
Lets do a few things to tidy up.
Please do these in the order I suggest!
Navigate to and delete this folder.
C:\
SDFix
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Go to
start >
run and copy and paste this in the field:
ComboFix /u
Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /
Then hit enter.
This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, reset your clock settings, hide file extensions, hide the
system/hidden files and resets System Restore again in case you need it we don't put back all you just took out..
Please let me know all this went OK.
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A few things to help with possible threats
These are optional . But will help protect you further.
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SpywareBlaster
Install SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs.
After the installation, click Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click Enable All Protection.
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SiteHound
http://www.firetrust.com/firetrustsitehound.html
This tool bar will help protect you from.
Over 4,000 fake bank and credit sites.
Tens of thousands of pornographic
and adult sites.
The never ending fake phishing sites.
Malicious sites, which can infect you
with spyware and adware if you visit
them.
Sites to download software which
may infect your computer with
spyware, a virus or adware
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Download and keep this updated and run weekly if you don't already have it.
spybot seach & destroy
Tutorial
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Download and Install a HOSTS File
A Hosts file is a plain text file which prevents your computer from connecting to malware and spyware sites by redirecting the connection request to 127.0.0.1, which is your local address. If you use a proxy server, or if you are on AOL, be sure to read the special instructions.
You can download the MVPS Hosts File and see a HOSTS file tutorial
here :
This website also contains useful tips, and links to other resources and utilities.
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Make your Internet Explorer more secure
1. From within Internet Explorer click on the
Tools menu and then click on
Options.
2. Click on the
Security tab
3. Click the
Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click on
Default Level and click Ok
5. Click on the
Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to
Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to
Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to
Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to
Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to
Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to
Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the
OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
6. Next press the
Apply button and then the
OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
Here's a site with great advise on how to AVOID malware. Much easier to do than removing it.
- Be certain windows stays updated here
Safe and Happy Surfing.
and Enjoy the holidays coming.
Gary R