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What is Genius Search?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Genius Search is a search hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.How do I know if my computer is affected by Genius Search?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:You will see this icon in your Chrome menu-bar:and this changed setting:How did Genius Search get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:after a redirect from their website.How do I remove Genius Search?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this adware. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Genius Search? No, Malwarebytes removes Genius Search completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the Genius Search hijacker. It would have blocked their website, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://searchgeniusapp.com/results.php?p=1993&v=400&q={searchTerms}&source=default CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> sgg CHR DefaultSuggestURL: Default -> hxxps://searchgeniusapp.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms} CHR Extension: (Genius) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh [2019-09-06] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0 Adds the file background.js"="8/21/2019 11:49 AM, 235 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="9/6/2019 9:18 AM, 1663 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="9/6/2019 9:18 AM, 136 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/22/2019 8:57 PM, 1645 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="9/6/2019 9:18 AM, 4259 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="9/6/2019 9:18 AM, 1487 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh"="REG_SZ", "FAC29DA159ECC1D06A7606274196F67A1BE8E158AD5F0EF49943CAEB30BAF0D4" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 9/6/19 Scan Time: 9:29 AM Log File: 1be513d1-d078-11e9-8225-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.8.3.2965 Components Version: 1.0.613 Update Package Version: 1.0.12351 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 236260 Threats Detected: 15 Threats Quarantined: 15 Time Elapsed: 7 min, 53 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 4 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\icons, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\KJIPOAKNCKNPLPOEIDDGNLBELAAAPFJH, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 File: 10 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\KJIPOAKNCKNPLPOEIDDGNLBELAAAPFJH\1.3_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kjipoakncknplpoeiddgnlbelaaapfjh\1.3_0\background.js, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12351 PUP.Optional.GeniusSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [376], [728121],1.0.12351 PUP.Optional.GeniusSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [376], [728121],1.0.12351 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is Sunnyweb?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Sunnyweb is a search hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.This particular one hijacks search results from the best known search sites and redirects them to their own site adding sponsored results.How do I know if my computer is affected by Sunnyweb?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:The install crashes Chrome, but the extension will still be functional.How did Sunnyweb get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:after a redirect from their website:How do I remove Sunnyweb?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Sunnyweb? No, Malwarebytes removes Sunnyweb completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the Sunnyweb hijacker. It would have blocked their website, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR Extension: (Sunnyweb) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok [2019-08-19] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0 Adds the file background.js"="8/19/2019 12:57 PM, 5382 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="8/19/2019 10:00 AM, 1679 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="8/19/2019 10:00 AM, 404 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/19/2019 12:57 PM, 1645 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="8/19/2019 10:00 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="8/19/2019 10:00 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok Adds the file 000003.log"="8/19/2019 10:03 AM, 91 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="8/19/2019 10:03 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="8/19/2019 10:03 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="8/19/2019 10:03 AM, 183 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="8/19/2019 10:03 AM, 41 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok"="REG_SZ", "A4E7282F199F68A4DC5BAC3E7F7C4F08E9A214F3EDEA4CE2E18C3CDD43FD13A4" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 8/20/19 Scan Time: 9:10 AM Log File: 96da51fc-c319-11e9-afd3-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.8.3.2965 Components Version: 1.0.613 Update Package Version: 1.0.12093 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 236071 Threats Detected: 41 Threats Quarantined: 41 Time Elapsed: 7 min, 15 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\icons, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 File: 13 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\000003.log, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\CURRENT, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\LOCK, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\LOG, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lghjlnneljbcbagdhjldpdechneecnok\2.8_0\background.js, Quarantined, [373], [460702],1.0.12093 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is SPP App?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SPP App is a search hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.This particular one sets itself as the default search provider and hijacks searches on major search sites.How do I know if my computer is affected by SPP App?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:these warnings during install:and this changed setting:How did SPP App get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:after a redirect from their website:How do I remove SPP App?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of SPP App? No, Malwarebytes removes SPP App completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the SPP App hijacker. It would have blocked their website, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/results.php?p=9040&v=400&q={searchTerms}&source=default CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> Secure CHR DefaultSuggestURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms} CHR Extension: (Secure) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm [2019-08-13] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0 Adds the file background.js"="8/9/2019 10:53 PM, 9104 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 1969 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 451 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/9/2019 10:59 PM, 1651 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm Adds the file 000003.log"="8/13/2019 9:10 AM, 366 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 184 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="8/13/2019 9:07 AM, 41 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx_jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm Adds the file SPP App.ico"="8/13/2019 9:08 AM, 162813 bytes, A Adds the file SPP App.ico.md5"="8/13/2019 9:08 AM, 16 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm"="REG_SZ", "19564D7F704EB0C9FC27BE120247CDE951C365082614BF2A8B3F16752DC67AD6" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 8/13/19 Scan Time: 9:22 AM Log File: 2a57ba84-bd9b-11e9-b19a-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.8.3.2965 Components Version: 1.0.613 Update Package Version: 1.0.11981 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 236682 Threats Detected: 21 Threats Quarantined: 21 Time Elapsed: 7 min, 34 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\icons, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\JFCFGNLJNHNPGOFNHGIFAANBJLIGJLPM, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 File: 15 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\000003.log, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\CURRENT, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\LOCK, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\LOG, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\JFCFGNLJNHNPGOFNHGIFAANBJLIGJLPM\2.2.2.1_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jfcfgnljnhnpgofnhgifaanbjligjlpm\2.2.2.1_0\background.js, Quarantined, [374], [460702],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [374], [570730],1.0.11981 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [374], [570730],1.0.11981 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is SD App?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SD App is a search hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.How do I know if my computer is affected by SD App?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:You will see this changed setting:How did SD App get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:after a redirect from their website:How do I remove SD App?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of SD App? No, Malwarebytes removes SD App completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the SD App hijacker. It would have blocked their website, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/results.php?p=9011&v=400&q={searchTerms}&source=default CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> Secure CHR DefaultSuggestURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms} CHR Extension: (Secure) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld [2019-04-05] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0 Adds the file background.js"="2/26/2019 7:40 PM, 8917 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="4/5/2019 11:04 AM, 1828 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="4/5/2019 11:04 AM, 451 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="2/26/2019 7:46 PM, 1651 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="4/5/2019 11:04 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="4/5/2019 11:04 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld Adds the file 000003.log"="4/5/2019 11:06 AM, 184 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 183 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 41 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx_lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld Adds the file SD App.ico"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 162813 bytes, A Adds the file SD App.ico.md5"="4/5/2019 11:05 AM, 16 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld"="REG_SZ", "A009BF40C2D6C1739A9C085D96D11506AC7383D2B0AC0BF3EE6FB8E2AB68FD76" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 4/5/19 Scan Time: 11:16 AM Log File: 7ece3cf7-5783-11e9-97ea-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.7.1.2839 Components Version: 1.0.563 Update Package Version: 1.0.10012 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 236118 Threats Detected: 21 Threats Quarantined: 21 Time Elapsed: 5 min, 31 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\icons, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\LNLFJEAGCJPLPNFKGJAMNPMDLENMBELD, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 File: 15 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\000003.log, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\CURRENT, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\LOCK, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\LOG, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\LNLFJEAGCJPLPNFKGJAMNPMDLENMBELD\2.1.0.9_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lnlfjeagcjplpnfkgjamnpmdlenmbeld\2.1.0.9_0\background.js, Quarantined, [357], [570731],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [357], [570730],1.0.10012 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [357], [570730],1.0.10012 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is SD App?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SD App is a search hijacker for Chrome. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. This one also displays advertisements.How do I know if my computer is affected by SD App?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and see these warnings during install:and you will see this changed setting:How did SD App get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:after a redirect from their website:How do I remove SD App?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of SD App? No, Malwarebytes removes SD App completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the SD App hijacker. It would have warned you before the application could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://searchdimension.com/results.php?pub=2020-17&v=400&q={searchTerms}&source=default CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> sd CHR DefaultSuggestURL: Default -> hxxps://searchdimension.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms} CHR Extension: (SD) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic [2018-11-14] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0 Adds the file background.js"="6/14/2018 12:50 PM, 301 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="11/14/2018 8:43 AM, 1873 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="11/14/2018 8:43 AM, 575 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/18/2018 10:46 PM, 1872 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons Adds the file button.png"="11/14/2018 8:43 AM, 344 bytes, A Adds the file icon.png"="5/2/2018 11:23 AM, 605 bytes, A Adds the file icon128.png"="11/14/2018 8:43 AM, 2191 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="11/14/2018 8:43 AM, 286 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic"="REG_SZ", "5CB7885294A96061731F814F33DF1C564D1CFF5827580F050F6CEC250831EF2D" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 11/14/18 Scan Time: 8:54 AM Log File: 7400fc48-e7e2-11e8-a0ab-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.6.1.2711 Components Version: 1.0.482 Update Package Version: 1.0.7835 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 237962 Threats Detected: 17 Threats Quarantined: 17 Time Elapsed: 2 min, 51 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 4 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\BMFNFFHLHNFACPPJDBMGDPBFIGEEDJIC, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 File: 12 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\BMFNFFHLHNFACPPJDBMGDPBFIGEEDJIC\5.8_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons\button.png, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons\icon.png, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmfnffhlhnfacppjdbmgdpbfigeedjic\5.8_0\background.js, Quarantined, [338], [460702],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [338], [460701],1.0.7835 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [338], [460701],1.0.7835 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is SD Downloader?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SD Downloader is a browser hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. This one also displays advertisements.How do I know if my computer is affected by SD Downloader?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:and you will see this icon in your Chrome menu-bar:How did SD Downloader get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from the webstore:through their website:How do I remove SD Downloader?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of SD Downloader? No, Malwarebytes removes SD Downloader completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the SD Downloader hijacker. It would have blocked you before you could visit the website, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR Extension: (SD Downloader) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei [2018-10-16] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0 Adds the file bookmarks.html"="6/8/2017 9:25 PM, 451 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 1231 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\en Adds the file messages.json"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 1121 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\it Adds the file messages.json"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 1175 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 2794 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="10/11/2018 1:49 PM, 2824 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\css Adds the file font-awesome.min.css"="6/8/2017 12:33 PM, 17783 bytes, A Adds the file style.css"="6/9/2017 11:16 AM, 1670 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\fonts Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\images Adds the file logo128.png"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 8243 bytes, A Adds the file logo16.png"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 569 bytes, A Adds the file logo48.png"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 2483 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js Adds the file config.js"="6/8/2017 9:38 PM, 742 bytes, A Adds the file functions.js"="5/31/2017 11:18 AM, 1276 bytes, A Adds the file jquery-3.2.1.min.js"="5/31/2017 11:18 AM, 86659 bytes, A Adds the file popup.js"="6/9/2017 11:33 AM, 4276 bytes, A Adds the file wheesbee.js"="10/11/2018 1:49 PM, 598 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei Adds the file 000003.log"="10/16/2018 4:47 PM, 417 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="10/16/2018 4:48 PM, 412 bytes, A Adds the file LOG.old"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 185 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="10/16/2018 4:46 PM, 41 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei"="REG_SZ", "16E8B4088E870F5A1A500C013A6208C652731CB2209C1321FF36EC10715E1BEC" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 10/18/18 Scan Time: 8:31 AM Log File: 64a5d76d-d29f-11e8-b8c2-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.6.1.2711 Components Version: 1.0.463 Update Package Version: 1.0.7409 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 238220 Threats Detected: 35 Threats Quarantined: 35 Time Elapsed: 2 min, 44 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 1 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 11 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\en, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\it, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\images, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\fonts, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\css, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\EXTENSIONS\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 File: 23 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\css\font-awesome.min.css, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\css\style.css, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\images\logo128.png, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\images\logo16.png, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\images\logo48.png, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js\config.js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js\functions.js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js\jquery-3.2.1.min.js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js\popup.js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\js\wheesbee.js, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\en\messages.json, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_locales\it\messages.json, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\bookmarks.html, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\3.3.11_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\000003.log, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\CURRENT, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\LOCK, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\LOG, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [336], [583249],1.0.7409 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is SD App?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SD App is a browser hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. This one also displays advertisements.How do I know if my computer is affected by SD App?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:these changed settings:and these warnings during install:How did SD App get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from their website:through the webstore:How do I remove SD App?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of SD App? No, Malwarebytes removes SD App completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the SD App hijacker. It would have blocked the website before the application could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late. Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/results.php?p=6000&v=400&q={searchTerms}&source=default CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> Secure CHR DefaultSuggestURL: Default -> hxxps://searchprivacyplus.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms} CHR Extension: (Secure) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo [2018-09-24] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0 Adds the file background.js"="9/14/2018 11:32 PM, 1706 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="9/24/2018 8:32 AM, 1826 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="9/24/2018 8:32 AM, 357 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="9/14/2018 11:32 PM, 1648 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="9/24/2018 8:32 AM, 2191 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="9/24/2018 8:32 AM, 286 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo"="REG_SZ", "238868C073C00F8D709DB010821A7BD334767EEFCC2E2434DE4A5D10C87C7F46" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 9/24/18 Scan Time: 11:21 AM Log File: 48e4d27b-bfdb-11e8-a4f1-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.5.1.2522 Components Version: 1.0.441 Update Package Version: 1.0.6983 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Scan Initiated By: Manual Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 252029 Threats Detected: 17 Threats Quarantined: 17 Time Elapsed: 4 min, 1 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Enabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 4 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\icons, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\MFEIGFDAFONJKMBPFAIDPKMENGGOHPJO, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 File: 13 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\MFEIGFDAFONJKMBPFAIDPKMENGGOHPJO\1.1.2_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mfeigfdafonjkmbpfaidpkmenggohpjo\1.1.2_0\background.js, Quarantined, [336], [570731],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Web Data, Replaced, [336], [570730],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Web Data, Replaced, [336], [460701],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Web Data, Replaced, [336], [460701],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Web Data, Replaced, [336], [460701],1.0.6983 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Web Data, Replaced, [336], [460701],1.0.6983 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) WMI: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat.We use different ways of protecting your computer(s): Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers Malware Execution Prevention Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

What is MP3 search engine? The Malwarebytes research team has determined that MP3 search engine is a search and newtab hijacker. How do I know if my computer is affected by MP3 search engine? You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions: and these warnings during install: and this new tab: How did MP3 search engine get on my computer? Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was pushed by making visitors believe they needed a new font. How do I remove MP3 search engine? Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. Then click Finish. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected. Restart your computer when prompted to do so. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of MP3 search engine? No, Malwarebytes removes MP3 search engine completely. You may have to remove the Chrome Extension manually under Tools > More Tools > Extensions. Click on the bin behind the MP3 search engine entry and confirm Remove in the prompt. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me? We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker. We protect our customers from these extensions by blocking the sites that spread them: Technical details for experts Possible signs in FRST logs: CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxps://bettersearch.co/search/?type=web&extension=test&query={searchTerms} CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> BetterSearch CHR Extension: (BetterSearch) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa [2017-11-22] Alterations made by the installer: File system details [View: All details] (Selection) --------------------------------------------------- Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0 Adds the file background.js"="8/5/2017 5:06 PM, 74 bytes, A Adds the file forms.js"="5/21/2017 6:06 PM, 800 bytes, A Adds the file google_logo.png"="5/21/2017 9:04 AM, 12054 bytes, A Adds the file icon_128.png"="11/22/2017 8:24 AM, 2966 bytes, A Adds the file icon_19.png"="11/22/2017 8:24 AM, 151 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="11/22/2017 8:24 AM, 1573 bytes, A Adds the file myscript.js"="8/5/2017 8:52 PM, 170 bytes, A Adds the file newtab.html"="8/5/2017 8:52 PM, 2217 bytes, A Adds the file style.css"="5/21/2017 6:09 PM, 1383 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="11/22/2017 8:24 AM, 754 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/8/2017 5:46 AM, 2173 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa"="REG_SZ", "426AA34F31651EC6B3F0D5CB42FD3B608A9E4222A1D8577679257FA7AEC01374" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 11/22/17 Scan Time: 11:14 AM Log File: eccb69bc-cf6d-11e7-a770-080027750297.json Administrator: Yes -Software Information- Version: 3.2.2.2018 Components Version: 1.0.212 Update Package Version: 1.0.3320 License: Premium -System Information- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: {computername}\{username} -Scan Summary- Scan Type: Threat Scan Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 334575 Threats Detected: 16 Threats Quarantined: 15 Time Elapsed: 1 min, 46 sec -Scan Options- Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Disabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Detect PUM: Detect -Scan Details- Process: 0 (No malicious items detected) Module: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Key: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Value: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 3 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\IDLGPHGDJBAHLEGOLGGADAFLFCLHPLFA, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 File: 13 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Secure Preferences, Removal Failed, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Preferences, Replaced, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\IDLGPHGDJBAHLEGOLGGADAFLFCLHPLFA\1.0.0_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\background.js, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\forms.js, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\google_logo.png, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\icon_128.png, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\icon_19.png, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\myscript.js, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\newtab.html, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Adware.SearchEngineHijack, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\idlgphgdjbahlegolggadaflfclhplfa\1.0.0_0\style.css, Quarantined, [16320], [461299],1.0.3320 Physical Sector: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end) As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes could have protected your computer against this threat. 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