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AdvancedSetup's post in I'm infected, and Malwarebytes is constantly detecting Adware.Yontoo was marked as the answer
Please run the following fix
NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply
Farbar program: C:\Users\Lenovo\Desktop\FRSTEnglish.exe
Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\Lenovo\Desktop\
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.
Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.
NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed.
Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied:
Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.
The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.
fixlist.txt
Thanks
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AdvancedSetup's post in Am I Infected With Malware From QDLOADER9008? was marked as the answer
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Are you sure you want this enabled or allowed? Push Notifications on your browser appear to be enabled.
CHR Notifications: Default -> hxxps://web.whatsapp.com; hxxps://www.hoyolab.com; hxxps://www.netflix.com; hxxps://www.reddit.com
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/technology/2019/01/browser-push-notifications-feature-asking-abused/
Turn notifications on or off - Google Chrome
Web Push notifications in Firefox
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You're running Cloudflare WARP so if you do decide to change to Quad 9 then please uninstall Cloudflare WARP
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Click on START - RUN and type in SIGVERIF and click OK This is a Microsoft File Signature Verification program that will check the status of some files for us.
Click on the START button and let it run. It will popup a box when it's done to show the status, you can close that box. Close the File Signature Verification application. On Windows 7 / 10 find and attach the file C:\Users\Public\Documents\SIGVERIF.TXT to your next reply. DO NOT post the log directly into your reply, attach the file please. [ 4 ] Please run the following fix
NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply
Farbar program: FRST64.exe
Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\kevba\OneDrive\Desktop\FRST\
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.
Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.
NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed.
Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied:
Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.
The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.
fixlist.txt
Thanks
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AdvancedSetup's post in Malware Detected & Quarantined - What steps to take now? was marked as the answer
Great, that sounds good.
Are there any other signs of infection or any other unresolved issues?
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AdvancedSetup's post in amm.mine.nu constantly being blocked by MB was marked as the answer
From Dr. Web Cureit. It found and cleaned one log.
C:\Users\breno\AppData\Local\TimeCamp\TimeCamp.exe - infected with Trojan.MulDrop24.13250
Please run the following ESET Online Scanner and perform a Full Scan
Click the following link to save the installer for ESET Online Scanner
https://download.eset.com/com/eset/tools/online_scanner/latest/esetonlinescanner.exe
It will start a download of "esetonlinescanner.exe" Save the file to your system, such as the Downloads folder, or else to the Desktop. Go to the saved file, and double click it to get started. When presented with the initial ESET screen, click on "Get Started". Read and accept the Terms of use On the "Before we start..." screen chose if you want to send anonymous data and if you want to provide feedback or not, then click Continue When prompted for scan type, Click on the Full Scan button Enable ( select ) the radio selection "Enable ESET to detect and quarantine potentially unwanted applications" and click the Start scan button. Have patience. The entire process may take a few hours or more. When the scan is completed, if something was found, it will show a screen with the number of detected items. If so, click the button marked “View detected results”. Click The blue “Save scan log” to save the log and give it a name and location you remember. If something was removed and you know it is a false postive, you may click on the blue ”Restore cleaned files” ( in blue, at the bottom). Press Continue when all done. You should click to turn off the offer for “periodic scanning”. Enable "Delete application data on closing" - You do not need to submit feedback unless you want to. Simply ignore and close the program.
Note: If you do need to do a File Restore from ESET please follow the directions below
[KB2915] Restore files quarantined by the ESET Online Scanner version 3
https://support.eset.com/en/kb2915-restore-files-quarantined-by-the-eset-online-scanner
Please attach the ESET scan log you saved at the end to your next reply
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AdvancedSetup's post in I believe I am infected was marked as the answer
Please double check the following Pyton code script. Windows Defender thinks it is suspicious.
C:\Users\Mayur\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\addons\temp\1a5abfe4-6839-4494-8faf-c1edfbedf66b\resources\lib\modules\jsunpack.py
The logs do not indicate any obvious infections. Please go ahead and run the following
Dr.Web CureIt!
Please download the Dr.Web CureIt! anti-virus utility
https://free.drweb.com/
You will need to send them an email to obtain a link to download the scanner, please do so
The downloaded file will normally have a unique name such as: q7a9tr4p.exe Close all open applications and locate the downloaded file and double-click to run it The program will take a moment to launch and bring up the License and Update screen Place a check mark to agree to the terms and then click on the Continue button Click the underlined link Select objects for scanning On the top left click the Scanning objects that should automatically check all objects Click the small wrench and make sure there is a check on Automatically apply actions to threats Then click the large button on bottom right Start scanning Once the scan has completed there will be a link named Open report click that and a log named cureit.log should open in Notepad The log is saved in the folder named Doctor Web in the top of your user profile folders Please attach that log on your next reply
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AdvancedSetup's post in got ratted playing cod bo3 with remcos rat was marked as the answer
Please uninstall, update, or otherwise address the following as appropriate for your computer.
Discord v.1.0.9013 Warning! Download Update Google Chrome v.122.0.6261.69 Warning! Download Update Microsoft Edge v.114.0.1823.43 Warning! Download Update
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JDownloader 2 v.2.0.1 Warning! Suspected Adware! If this program is not familiar to you it is recommended to uninstall it
----------------------------- [ End of Log ] ------------------------------
Then RESTART the computer and check for Windows Updates and install any updates found.
Let me know how the computer is running now and if there are still any signs of an infection or other unresolved issues.
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Malwarebytes had been hacked, a unknown link was added in Allow List was marked as the answer
Hello @vinnielu
Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process
Then follow each step in the order provided. Unless otherwise asked, please attach all logs
Please make the following system changes:
If you have not done so already - Enable System Protection and create a NEW System Restore Point Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the downloads are completed Disable-Fast-Startup Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions Please run the following scans:
Click the following link and run a Scan with AdwCleaner Click the following link and run a Scan with Malwarebytes
RESTART the computer Click the following link and run a Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
Example image of where to click to attach files when posting your reply
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Another VirTool:Win32/DefenderTemperingRestore issue was marked as the answer
Just stop the scan then. No need to do anything with it.
Please temporarily uninstall Malwarebytes and restart the computer.
Get me a new, fresh set of scan logs from Farbar to see what they say now.
Scan with FSS Farbar Service Scanner
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306736-scan-with-fss-farbar-service-scanner/
Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306601-scan-with-farbar-recovery-scan-tool/
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AdvancedSetup's post in Powershell.exe Flagged Abnormal Behavior was marked as the answer
We're glad that we were able to assist you.
The following information will help you to keep your computer and data safer as well as improve your overall privacy
Recommend using a Password Manager for all websites, etc. that require a password. Never use the same password on more than one site.
https://www.howtogeek.com/780233/best-password-manager/ Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/ Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download https://patchmypc.com/about-us Keep your Operating System up to date and current at all times - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2 Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ Please consider installing the following Content Blockers for your Web browsers if you haven't done so already. This will help improve overall security Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee Microsoft Edge: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413298736787-Install-Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-on-Microsoft-Edge-browser Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/ uBlock Origin
Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin
Cybersecurity basics & protection
Everything you need to know about cybercrime
https://www.malwarebytes.com/cybersecurity
Further reading if you'd like to keep up on the malware threat scene: Malwarebytes Blog https://blog.malwarebytes.com/
Hopefully, we've been able to assist you with correcting your system issues.
Thank you for using Malwarebytes. Please tell your friends and family if they too need assistance with malware removal
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Please review the following to help you better protect your computer and privacy Tips to help protect from infection
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in malicious exe files constantly generating inside my programdata folder was marked as the answer
It found one infected file.
Please go ahead and run the following @bashodog
Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process
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Please make the following system changes.
Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Disable-Fast-Startup Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions [ 2 ]
I suggest a new scan for viruses & other malware. This may take several hours, depending on the number of files on the system and the speed of the computer.
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free Microsoft stand-alone virus scanner that can be used to scan for & remove malware or potentially unwanted software from a system.
The download links & the how-to-run-the tool are at this link at Microsoft
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download
Look on the Scan Options & select the FULL scan.
Then start the scan. Have lots of patience. It may take several hours.
Once you see it has started, take a long long break; walk away. Do not pay credence if you see some intermediate early flash messages on the screen display. The only things that count are the End result at the end of the run. The scan will take several hours. Leave it alone. It will remove any other remaining threats as it goes along. Take a very long break, do your normal personal errands .....just do not use the computer during this scan. This is likely to run for many hours as previously mentioned ( depending on the number of files on your machine & the speed of the hardware.)
The log is named MSERT.log and the log will be at C:\Windows\debug\msert.log
Please attach that log with your next reply.
It is normal for the Microsoft Safety Scanner to show detections during the scan process.
It is scanning for basically all bread crumbs or traces of files and registry entries that "might" be or have been part of some infection or previous infection.
That DOES NOT mean the computer is infected. Once the scan has been completed it uploads the log to their Cloud service which then uses Artificial Intelligence to determine if in fact any of the traces are an infection or not.
Then it writes into the log on your computer what it found.
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Oh boy, really weird things started happening today... was marked as the answer
Good day @TaxSleuth
How is the computer running now? Are there still any signs of infection or other unresolved issues?
Please post a status update when you have a moment.
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Twitch Appdata folder, 2 detections was marked as the answer
Thank you. That indicates and confirms that detection was a False Positive
You can restore the files from Quarantine. Then restart the computer and scan with Malwarebytes again and this time it should not be detected anymore.
Please do that and keep me posted @samuelson
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AdvancedSetup's post in Liveupdt.com thread problem was marked as the answer
Yes, they're in/on the page of the site and so we detect it and block it. It's not stopping Discord or Twitch from running. It's just stopping bad links from them.
Just trying to get you to run without them so you can see that yourself.
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AdvancedSetup's post in cmd.exe started popping up, eating my CPU, MBAM blocks 172.111.239.90 was marked as the answer
Hello @Willimek
Please do not run other tools unless requested. That makes it more difficult for tracking and analyzing what's going on with the system.
22-01-2024 03:26:40 UnHackMe Malware Removal
Did you do some type of custom install of Discord?
This does not look like the normal installation path for Discord
HKLM-x32\...\Run: [Discord] => C:\ProgramData\SquirrelMachineInstalls\Discord.exe [95885088 2023-10-25] (Discord Inc. -> Discord Inc.)
The normal installation path is
HKU\S-1-5-21-3328330221-3836107489-2426081119-1001\...\Run: [Discord] => C:\Users\willi\AppData\Local\Discord\Update.exe [1525024 2023-10-26] (Discord Inc. -> GitHub)
What are these entries? They don't look normal either
HKU\S-1-5-21-3328330221-3836107489-2426081119-1001\...\Run: [AF_uuid_2426960] => 06ec46c2-776f-4810-81e7-0855a0107438********************ś‡Îâ*m*€0ae41296 (No File)
HKU\S-1-5-21-3328330221-3836107489-2426081119-1001\...\Run: [AF_counter_2426960] => 9 (No File)
You're also running PowerShell with daily runs of the following. Are you aware of them? Did you set them up?
Task: {022218DD-2EA7-4D5F-A680-80A4B03F7A17} - System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScheduledJobs\Chocolatey Daily Upgrade => C:\Windows\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe [491520 2023-12-04] (Microsoft Windows -> Microsoft Corporation) -> -NoLogo -NonInteractive -WindowStyle Hidden -Command "Import-Module PSScheduledJob; $jobDef = [Microsoft.PowerShell.ScheduledJob.ScheduledJobDefinition]::LoadFromStore('Chocolatey Daily Upgrade', 'C:\Users\willi\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScheduledJobs'); $jobDef.Run()"
Task: {812A9734-E45B-415A-B6A0-33078261CD72} - System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScheduledJobs\Winget Daily Upgrade => C:\Windows\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe [491520 2023-12-04] (Microsoft Windows -> Microsoft Corporation) -> -NoLogo -NonInteractive -WindowStyle Hidden -Command "Import-Module PSScheduledJob; $jobDef = [Microsoft.PowerShell.ScheduledJob.ScheduledJobDefinition]::LoadFromStore('Winget Daily Upgrade', 'C:\Users\willi\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScheduledJobs'); $jobDef.Run()"
Please run the following fix
NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply
Farbar program: FRSTEnglish.exe
Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\willi\Desktop\
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.
Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.
NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed.
Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied:
Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.
The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.
fixlist.txt
Thanks
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AdvancedSetup's post in can not access malwarebytes website was marked as the answer
Hello @fauvias and
Please run the following fix
NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply
Farbar program: FRST64.exe
Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\samed\Downloads\
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.
Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.
NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed.
Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied:
Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.
The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.
fixlist.txt
Thanks
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AdvancedSetup's post in Worm Malware keeps coming back. was marked as the answer
Thank you for the logs @Patientia
Please follow the steps below
Temporarily disable Trend Micro Maximum Security while running the clean up script below
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Please go to Control Panel, Programs, Programs and Features, Uninstall a program
Then right-click and uninstall the following
Bonjour (this program is rarely needed on Windows and causes network issues) CCleaner (computer experts no longer recommend this program) Java 8 Update 211 (this is old and compromised)
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Is this a valid Discord for you? The path, name is not default and the age is quite old.
HKU\S-1-5-21-456249778-3030594040-1337991161-500\...\Run: [Discord] => C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Discord\app-0.0.300\Discord.exe [57821176 2018-01-08] (Hammer & Chisel Inc. -> Discord Inc.)
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Are you sure you want this enabled or allowed? Push Notifications on your browser appear to be enabled.
FF Notifications: Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zrm2whra.default -> hxxps://www.facebook.com; hxxps://animenews.epu.sh
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/technology/2019/01/browser-push-notifications-feature-asking-abused/
Turn notifications on or off - Google Chrome
Web Push notifications in Firefox
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Please run the following fix
NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply
Farbar program: FRSTEnglish.exe
Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\lamoo\Downloads\
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.exe, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.
Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait.
The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply.
NOTE: This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. NOTE: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications may be automatically closed.
Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: As part of this fix, it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix. The following directories are emptied:
Windows Temp Users Temp folders Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History Recently opened files cache Discord cache Java cache Steam HTML cache Explorer thumbnail and icon cache BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files) Recycle Bin Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.
The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.
fixlist.txt
Thanks
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AdvancedSetup's post in Any suspicion this is malware? was marked as the answer
If you're unable to do so then see if there are any Recovery Options from the manufacturer website
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 2202 07/14/2020
Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. PRIME B450M-A
If not then I'd suggest backing up all your personal data to an external drive.
Then do a Clean install
Clean Install Windows 10 & 11 (2023)
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/clean-install-windows-10-11-2023/1c426bdf-79b1-4d42-be93-17378d93e587
Also, please review the following topic
Bypass Microsoft Online Account Creation during installation of Windows 11
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AdvancedSetup's post in Pc was acting slow , on bootup it started beeping weirdly . was marked as the answer
No signs of obvious infection but the Windows Search was having issues. You may want to reset Windows Search
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/fix-problems-in-windows-search
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AdvancedSetup's post in EFF’s Cover Your Tracks tool says I'm not protected against tracking was marked as the answer
@GerryL After a bit more research it turns out I was right. The EFF is not accurately truly testing your browser. Only their own tool will block and show protection.
Please see the following post.
EFF Privacy Checker claims I am not blocking ads, not blocking invisible trackers
https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/13ctov1/eff_privacy_checker_claims_i_am_not_blocking_ads/
On Microsoft Edge browser with NO content blocking extensions added. I edited the Windows hosts file and added the following two additions.
I then ran the EFF Cover Your Tracks test again and now I "supposedly" have STRONG Ad protection. Which is completely untrue.
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AdvancedSetup's post in Cryptocurrency mining malware that does not leave the PC even after formatt was marked as the answer
Results Summary:
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No infection found.
Please run the following @CromaCross
SecurityCheck by glax24
I would like you to run a tool named SecurityCheck to inquire about the current security update status of some applications.
CheckSecurity is a utility for quickly checking for the presence of vulnerable applications
Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the software Download SecurityCheck by glax24: https://tools.safezone.cc/glax24/SecurityCheck/SecurityCheck.exe If SmartScreen blocks the file from running click on More info and Run anyway This tool is safe. Smartscreen is overly sensitive. You can check the VirusTotal scan of the tool from here Right-click with your mouse on the Securitycheck.exe and select "Run as administrator" and reply YES to allow to run & go forward Wait for the scan to finish. It will open a text file named SecurityCheck.txt Close the file. Attach it with your next reply. You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt Items checked:
User Account Control (UAC). Service pack. IE version. Automatic OS update. Sets of critical KB patches when updating is disabled. Antivirus, firewall, other security utilities. Versions of Java, Oracle Virtualbox. Version of Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR. Versions of Adobe Reader, Acrobat Reader DC, Foxit Reader. Versions of media players (iTunes, AIMP, foobar2000). Versions of messengers (Skype, Pidgin). Versions of installed browsers (Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Yandex, SeaMonkey). Versions of mail programs (The Bat, Thunderbird). Checking running processes and security program services Searching for installed Adware programs and optimizer programs (More than 5000). Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in PUM.Optional.DisableMRT was marked as the answer
If you've purposefully set the policy and want to keep it then restore it. Then scan again, uncheck the items and click next and it will ask you if you want to add to exclusions. Tell it yes and not to alert you again
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AdvancedSetup's post in RiskWare and Fraud was marked as the answer
We'll run some other scanners to help clean up @obondra
Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process
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Please make the following system changes.
Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Disable-Fast-Startup Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions [ 2 ]
I suggest a new scan for viruses & other malware. This may take several hours, depending on the number of files on the system and the speed of the computer.
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free Microsoft stand-alone virus scanner that can be used to scan for & remove malware or potentially unwanted software from a system.
The download links & the how-to-run-the tool are at this link at Microsoft
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download
Look on the Scan Options & select the FULL scan.
Then start the scan. Have lots of patience. It may take several hours.
Once you see it has started, take a long long break; walk away. Do not pay credence if you see some intermediate early flash messages on the screen display. The only things that count are the End result at the end of the run. The scan will take several hours. Leave it alone. It will remove any other remaining threats as it goes along. Take a very long break, do your normal personal errands .....just do not use the computer during this scan. This is likely to run for many hours as previously mentioned ( depending on the number of files on your machine & the speed of the hardware.)
The log is named MSERT.log and the log will be at C:\Windows\debug\msert.log
Please attach that log with your next reply.
It is normal for the Microsoft Safety Scanner to show detections during the scan process.
It is scanning for basically all bread crumbs or traces of files and registry entries that "might" be or have been part of some infection or previous infection.
That DOES NOT mean the computer is infected. Once the scan has been completed it uploads the log to their Cloud service which then uses Artificial Intelligence to determine if in fact any of the traces are an infection or not.
Then it writes into the log on your computer what it found.
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Malwarebytes Prem. 4.6.6 isn't updating properly was marked as the answer
Glad we could help.
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Please review the following to help you better protect your computer and privacy Tips to help protect from infection
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Atructsoft folder on my pc was marked as the answer
Hello @Xhulian and
Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process
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Please make the following system changes.
Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed. Disable-Fast-Startup Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions [ 2 ]
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
Let's do a special run of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner to help prepare the computer to be able to run other scanning software that may be blocked
Please read all the information below before starting so that you have a good understanding of the process.
Take your time and be careful. Make sure you select all of the listed items below - before- pressing the scan button. Please download Malwarebytes AdwCleaner and save the file to your Desktop or Downloads folder. Here is another link to download if the link above does not work: Malwarebytes AdwCleaner alternative link Locate the program where you downloaded it. Double-click to start AdwCleaner. Do not rush. There are a few choices to set as listed below. Malwarebytes AdwCleaner guide Reply YES at the Windows prompt to allow the program to proceed and make changes. That is the usual Windows security prompt. Accept the End User License Agreement. Wait until the database is updated. Do Not click on anything yet. When AdwCleaner starts, on the left side panel of the window, click on Settings and enable these repair actions on the Application tab Clicking their button to the far-right will enable the ON status Delete IFEO keys Delete tracing keys Delete Prefetch files Reset Proxy Reset Chrome policies Reset IE Policies Reset Winsock Reset Hosts file (If you're not having any issues accessing security or other websites you can uncheck this item)
ONLY after you have set the selections above ....only after that ..... Now On the left side of the AdwCleaner window, click on the Dashboard panel and then click the Scan button to perform a computer scan. DO NOT uninstall or remove the Preinstalled software if found. Uncheck any items listed for Preinstalled When finished, if items are found please click Quarantine to finish the cleaning process. Your PC should reboot now if any items were found. After reboot, a log file will be opened. Attach that log to your next reply. You can also open the Log Files panel to locate. This can take several minutes to complete, please be patient. When the AdwCleaner scan is completed it will display all of the items it has found. Click on the Quarantine button To remove what it found. AdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to close any open programs before it starts to clean. Click on the Continue button to finish the removal process. If No Detections are found, Click the Basic Repair button to have it reset the checked items above.
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Malwarebytes for Windows
If you already have Malwarebytes installed then open Malwarebytes and click on the small gear icon, then click on the "Check for updates" button on the General tab. After any updates, click the middle Scan button from the main page. It will automatically run a Threat Scan. If you don't have Malwarebytes installed yet, please download it from here or alternative link and install it. Once installed then open Malwarebytes and select Scan and let it run. Once the scan is completed, make sure you have it quarantine any detections it finds. If no detections were found click on the Save results drop-down, then the Export to TXT button, and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find and attach that log on your next reply. If there were detections then once the quarantine has completed click on the View report button, Then click the Export drop-down, then the Export to TXT button, and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find and attach that log on your next reply. If the computer restarted to quarantine you can access the logs from the Detection History, then the History tab. Highlight the most recent scan and double-click to open it. Then click the Export drop-down, then the Export to TXT button, and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find and attach that log on your next reply. If Malwarebytes won't run then please skip to the next step and let us know in your next reply that the scanner would not run.
View Reports and History in Malwarebytes for Windows v4
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038479194-View-Reports-and-History-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows
Malwarebytes for Windows v4 guide
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038984693-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-v4-guide
RESTART THE COMPUTER Before running Step 4
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Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.
Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system.
You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit
Please rename FRST.EXE or FRST64.EXE to FRSTEnglish.exe After renaming the file right-click over FRSTEnglish.exe and select "Run as administrator" When the tool opens click Yes to the disclaimer Make sure there is a check mark in the Addition.txt check box Press the Scan button. It will make a log FRST.txt and Addition.txt in the same directory the tool is run from. Please attach both logs to your next reply.
Thank you
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AdvancedSetup's post in Windows Infection - RegAsm.exe was marked as the answer
Please uninstall, update, or otherwise address the following as appropriate for your computer.
Google Drive v.1.0 Warning! Download Update
Telegram Desktop v.4.10.2 Warning! Download Update
VLC media player v.3.0.18 Warning! Download Update
Are you still getting the Alert or seeing Regasm running on the system anymore?