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What is Barosearch by APP?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Barosearch by 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 Barosearch by APP?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:How did Barosearch by 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 Barosearch by APP?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes for Windows to your desktop. Double-click MBSetup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. When your Malwarebytes for Windows installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. Click on the Get started button. Click Scan to start a Threat Scan. When the scan is finished click Quarantine to remove the found threats. Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Barosearch by APP? No, Malwarebytes removes Barosearch by 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 Malwarebytes Browser Guard, and the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the Barosearch by 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 Extension: (Barosearch by APP) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk [2019-12-20] 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\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0 Adds the file background.js"="12/18/2019 11:06 PM, 6040 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="12/20/2019 9:01 AM, 1691 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="12/20/2019 9:01 AM, 404 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="12/18/2019 11:07 PM, 1645 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="12/20/2019 9:01 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="12/20/2019 9:01 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk Adds the file 000003.log"="12/20/2019 9:03 AM, 47 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="12/20/2019 9:02 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="12/20/2019 9:02 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="12/20/2019 9:03 AM, 183 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="12/20/2019 9:02 AM, 41 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk"="REG_SZ", "7B41C6A1770BEC21951BB8C0E8AD0DCE9D20C25654F701693CE9BA928E52D8F4" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 12/20/19 Scan Time: 9:14 AM Log File: bafd4584-2300-11ea-9d27-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 4.0.4.49 Components Version: 1.0.785 Update Package Version: 1.0.16484 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: 236740 Threats Detected: 19 Threats Quarantined: 19 Time Elapsed: 10 min, 50 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: 1 PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\_metadata, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\icons, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\EXTENSIONS\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, 1.0.16484, , ame, File: 13 PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\background.js, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\4.6_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\000003.log, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\CURRENT, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\LOCK, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\LOG, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\momdomdfdnmokmdagdekohffbceldcgk\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, 2286, 775682, , , , PUP.Optional.BaroSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, 2286, 775682, , , , 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 Newfinder APP?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Newfinder 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 Newfinder APP?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:How did Newfinder 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 Newfinder APP?Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program. Please download Malwarebytes for Windows to your desktop. Double-click MBSetup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. When your Malwarebytes for Windows installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. Click on the Get started button. Click Scan to start a Threat Scan. When the scan is finished click Quarantine to remove the found threats. Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process. Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Newfinder APP? No, Malwarebytes removes Newfinder 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 Malwarebytes Browser Guard, and the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the Newfinder 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 Extension: (Newfinder APP) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff [2019-12-18] 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\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0 Adds the file background.js"="12/17/2019 5:34 PM, 6074 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="12/18/2019 9:01 AM, 1672 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="12/18/2019 9:01 AM, 404 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="12/17/2019 5:32 PM, 1645 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="12/18/2019 9:01 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="12/18/2019 9:01 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff Adds the file 000003.log"="12/18/2019 9:03 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="12/18/2019 9:03 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="12/18/2019 9:03 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="12/18/2019 9:03 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="12/18/2019 9:03 AM, 41 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff"="REG_SZ", "B51867D17C787782CA17CA7D6FA2BE5B209C63CB086F582B9F60DCCAA6D5505B" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 12/18/19 Scan Time: 9:20 AM Log File: 509f904e-216f-11ea-b7f9-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 4.0.4.49 Components Version: 1.0.785 Update Package Version: 1.0.16368 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: 236327 Threats Detected: 19 Threats Quarantined: 19 Time Elapsed: 13 min, 56 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: 1 PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\_metadata, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\icons, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\EXTENSIONS\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, 1.0.16368, , ame, File: 13 PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\background.js, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\3.3_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\000003.log, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\CURRENT, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\LOCK, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\LOG, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\kdepgijocebipegbiajbaaohjfnmedff\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, 2263, 774878, , , , PUP.Optional.NewfinderApp, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, 2263, 774878, , , , 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 Pagefinder?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Pagefinder 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 Pagefinder?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:How did Pagefinder 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 Pagefinder?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 Pagefinder? No, Malwarebytes removes Pagefinder 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 Malwarebytes Browser Guard, as well as the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the Pagefinder 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: (Pagefinder) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl [2019-10-23] 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\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0 Adds the file background.js"="10/22/2019 1:15 PM, 5506 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="10/23/2019 9:40 AM, 1668 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="10/23/2019 9:40 AM, 404 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="10/22/2019 1:14 PM, 1645 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="10/23/2019 9:40 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="10/23/2019 9:40 AM, 253 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl"="REG_SZ", "BD5D36E41CBD4BD53649260FBD0F4FD9D11A0960B2114310AC5C415B150927FD" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 10/23/19 Scan Time: 9:44 AM Log File: e22b4a7c-f568-11e9-818a-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.8.3.2965 Components Version: 1.0.613 Update Package Version: 1.0.13025 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: 234363 Threats Detected: 13 Threats Quarantined: 13 Time Elapsed: 10 min, 18 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 PUP.Optional.C1vk, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 4 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\icons, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\DFPEEDHEAALBNBMCLIBGCGEEHGDLMJNL, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 File: 8 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\DFPEEDHEAALBNBMCLIBGCGEEHGDLMJNL\4.2_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 PUP.Optional.C1vk, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl\4.2_0\background.js, Quarantined, [440], [729328],1.0.13025 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 Docset?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Docset 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 Docset?You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions:and these warnings during install:How did Docset 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 Docset?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 Docset? No, Malwarebytes removes Docset 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 Docset 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: (Docset) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi [2019-08-08] 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\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0 Adds the file background.js"="8/8/2019 12:28 PM, 5382 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="8/8/2019 9:06 AM, 1713 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="8/8/2019 9:06 AM, 404 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="8/8/2019 12:28 PM, 1648 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\icons Adds the file icon128.png"="8/8/2019 9:06 AM, 2188 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="8/8/2019 9:06 AM, 253 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi Adds the file 000003.log"="8/8/2019 9:09 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="8/8/2019 9:09 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="8/8/2019 9:09 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="8/8/2019 9:09 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="8/8/2019 9:09 AM, 41 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi"="REG_SZ", "46D6156A281ACFD964EF465BB90364F33D86FFC45A0EB09FDCCC3154C5FAAB21" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 8/8/19 Scan Time: 9:16 AM Log File: 75f7a975-b9ac-11e9-a53a-00ffdcc6fdfc.json -Software Information- Version: 3.8.3.2965 Components Version: 1.0.613 Update Package Version: 1.0.11908 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: 236368 Threats Detected: 19 Threats Quarantined: 19 Time Elapsed: 6 min, 42 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 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Data Stream: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folder: 5 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\icons, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CJPNNDFEKEMEDJPBKBNCODPEFIMLFMBI, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 File: 13 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\000003.log, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\CURRENT, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\LOCK, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\LOG, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\CJPNNDFEKEMEDJPBKBNCODPEFIMLFMBI\3.3.4_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 PUP.Optional.QuickGoSearch, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjpnndfekemedjpbkbncodpefimlfmbi\3.3.4_0\background.js, Quarantined, [352], [663238],1.0.11908 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.