sembako & Brontok viruses

[amaw2]

I recently removed Brontok from my computer. But after that operation many of
my applications were "blocked" by the "missing file: sembako-cizjql.exe"
which is also a virus.

How do I remove Sembako?

Is it possible to locate it in the computer? Where do they generally settle?
(if there are standards for these types of malicious items)

My 3rd question is for comments. Is sembako a residual of Brontok? or is it
an independent virus???

Thanks for your help to increase my knowledge in the field

 

[Brian A.]

I recently removed Brontok from my computer. But after that operation many of
my applications were "blocked" by the "missing file: sembako-cizjql.exe"
which is also a virus.
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32brontokm.html
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2005-092311-2608-99&tabid=2


How do I remove Sembako?

Is it possible to locate it in the computer? Where do they generally settle?
(if there are standards for these types of malicious items)

My 3rd question is for comments. Is sembako a residual of Brontok? or is it
an independent virus???

It's added by the W32/Brontok-M worm
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/sembako_cfzjkmg.exe-13961.html

Thanks for your help to increase my knowledge in the field

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[PA Bear]

What anti-virus application is installed? Is your subscription current?

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.