David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "Raffi" <thegrizzzly@yahoo.com>
>
>
> |
> | The "problem" was back overnight. I'll post more information soon.
> |
> | Raffi
>
>
>
> If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
> then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
> There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
>
> It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
> Version 6.0
>
> Simple check, look under...
> C:\Program Files\Java
>
> The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.
>
> Such as...
> C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0
>
> http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
> http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
>
> FYI:
> http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102557-1
> http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102648-1
> http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102622-1
>
>
> For non-viral malware...
>
> Please download, install and update the following software...
>
> * Ad-aware SE v1.06
> http://www.lavasoft.de/
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
> http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm
>
> * SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
> http://security.kolla.de/
> http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html
>
> * SuperAntiSpyware
> http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html
>
> After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.
>
> I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
> that may be on the PC.
>
> * BHODemon
>
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadge...4332b4b8b8442d
>
> For viral malware...
>
> * Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
> http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe
>
> To use this utility, perform the following...
> Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
> Choose; Unzip
> Choose; Close
>
> Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
> { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }
>
> NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
> FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.
>
> C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
> This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
> This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
> The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.
>
> You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
> download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
> needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
> during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
> Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.
>
> When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
> file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm
>
> Additional Instructions:
> http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm
>
>
> * * * Please report back your results * * *
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

I have found the process responsible for the Port 53 traffic.
Suspending this process in Process Explorer stops the network activity.
Resuming it restarts the activity. Below are the details.

Process: svchost.exe Pid: 944

Type Name
Desktop \Default
Directory \KnownDlls
Directory \Windows
Directory \BaseNamedObjects
File C:\WINDOWS\system32
File \Device\KsecDD
File C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.2600.2180_x-ww_a84f1ff9
File \Device\NamedPipe\net\NtControlPipe5
File \Device\Tcp
File \Device\Ip
File \Device\Tcp
File \Device\Ip
File \Device\Ip
File C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
File \Device\Tcp
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\WMIDataDevice
File \Device\WMIDataDevice
File \Device\NamedPipe\lsarpc
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
File \Device\Afd\Endpoint
File \Device\Udp
Key HKLM
Key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32
Key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Tcpip\Linkage
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Tcpip\Parameter s
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NetBT\Parameter s\Interfaces
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NetBT\Parameter s
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WinSock2\Parame ters\Protocol_Catalog9
Key HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WinSock2\Parame ters\NameSpace_Catalog5
KeyedEvent \KernelObjects\CritSecOutOfMemoryEvent
Mutant \BaseNamedObjects\DCS_grd
Port \RPC Control\DNSResolver
Process svchost.exe(944)
Section \BaseNamedObjects\DCS_raw
Section \BaseNamedObjects\DCS_LOGraw
Semaphore \BaseNamedObjects\shell.{A48F1A32-A340-11D1-BC6B-00A0C90312E1}
Thread svchost.exe(944): 948
Thread svchost.exe(944): 3036
Thread svchost.exe(944): 972
Thread svchost.exe(944): 976
Thread svchost.exe(944): 3036
Thread svchost.exe(944): 460
Thread svchost.exe(944): 460
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1344
Thread svchost.exe(944): 3548
Thread svchost.exe(944): 3548
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1392
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1392
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1404
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1708
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1404
Thread svchost.exe(944): 1708
WindowStation \Windows\WindowStations\Service-0x0-3e4$
WindowStation \Windows\WindowStations\Service-0x0-3e4$