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What is CouponRockstar?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that CouponRockstar is adware. These adware applications display advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing.This one shows alternative offers while you are browsing.How do I know if my computer is affected by CouponRockstar?You may see these browser extensions:these warnings during install:How did CouponRockstar get on my computer?Adware applications use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from their website:but the Chrome extension was also available in the webstore:How do I remove CouponRockstar?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 CouponRockstar? No, Malwarebytes removes CouponRockstar completely. How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this adware.The full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the CouponRockstar adware by blocking their domain.Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: FF Extension: No Name - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\Extensions\{91dc3cb5-ab77-4e1c-af09-d827a0df9e08}.xpi [2018-07-10] CHR Extension: (Offers by CouponRockstar) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh [2018-07-10] Significant changes 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\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0 Adds the file abort_gate.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 9744 bytes, A Adds the file iterate_timetable.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 3693 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 2558 bytes, A Adds the file throwback_project.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 936 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 13002 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 5688 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code Adds the file abolish_parameters.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 25373 bytes, A Adds the file abolish_parametersA.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 4840 bytes, A Adds the file abolish_parametersB.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 15908 bytes, A Adds the file acquisition_mutex.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 884 bytes, A Adds the file copy_shell.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 1473 bytes, A Adds the file fill_ticket.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 31448 bytes, A Adds the file fill_ticketA.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 988 bytes, A Adds the file fill_ticketB.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 98545 bytes, A Adds the file fill_ticketC.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 14568 bytes, A Adds the file navigate_acceptor.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 8220 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\core Adds the file get_actor.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 109105 bytes, A Adds the file leave_query.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 101056 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\css Adds the file backcomp.css"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 1798 bytes, A Adds the file style.css"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 6052 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\html Adds the file background.html"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 314 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons Adds the file 128.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 2615 bytes, A Adds the file 16.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 363 bytes, A Adds the file 19.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 379 bytes, A Adds the file 32.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 703 bytes, A Adds the file 38.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 712 bytes, A Adds the file 48.png"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 1371 bytes, A Adds the file 64.png"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 3309 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\js Adds the file vast.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 44016 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\lib Adds the file require.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 86328 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src Adds the file acclaim_signal.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 5888 bytes, A Adds the file include_practical.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 9007 bytes, A Adds the file insert_values.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 17987 bytes, A Adds the file isbool_access.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 844 bytes, A Adds the file remove_handle.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 31570 bytes, A Adds the file repair_moduo.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 6712 bytes, A Adds the file serve_positive.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 18308 bytes, A Adds the file settle_clock.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 115965 bytes, A Adds the file throwback_parameters.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 37162 bytes, A Adds the file verify_broker.js"="5/16/2018 2:08 PM, 61532 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh Adds the file 000003.log"="7/10/2018 9:49 AM, 6893 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 185 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="7/10/2018 9:43 AM, 41 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\browser-extension-data\{91dc3cb5-ab77-4e1c-af09-d827a0df9e08} Adds the file storage.js"="7/10/2018 9:40 AM, 419 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\extensions Adds the file {91dc3cb5-ab77-4e1c-af09-d827a0df9e08}.xpi"="7/10/2018 9:40 AM, 17023 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh"="REG_SZ", "AA38B98672A6BDD2E5F9376B701EB944B3796B740DAA0FC109D5AC0AD1163F76" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 7/10/18 Scan Time: 9:56 AM Log File: b9ac62c6-8416-11e8-bc63-00ffdcc6fdfc.json Administrator: Yes -Software Information- Version: 3.5.1.2522 Components Version: 1.0.374 Update Package Version: 1.0.5847 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: 251635 Threats Detected: 62 Threats Quarantined: 62 Time Elapsed: 3 min, 35 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: 13 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\BROWSER-EXTENSION-DATA\{91DC3CB5-AB77-4E1C-AF09-D827A0DF9E08}, Quarantined, [1685], [524753],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\core, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\html, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\css, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\lib, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\PHOAOPDICACKJEOFLPMCIAKFPAAFPFGH, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 File: 49 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\EXTENSIONS\{91DC3CB5-AB77-4E1C-AF09-D827A0DF9E08}.XPI, Quarantined, [1685], [524773],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\browser-extension-data\{91dc3cb5-ab77-4e1c-af09-d827a0df9e08}\storage.js, Quarantined, [1685], [524753],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\000003.log, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\CURRENT, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\LOCK, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\LOG, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\PHOAOPDICACKJEOFLPMCIAKFPAAFPFGH\184.5276.1092.31_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\abolish_parameters.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\abolish_parametersA.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\abolish_parametersB.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\acquisition_mutex.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\copy_shell.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\fill_ticket.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\fill_ticketA.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\fill_ticketB.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\fill_ticketC.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\code\navigate_acceptor.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\core\get_actor.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\core\leave_query.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\css\backcomp.css, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\css\style.css, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\html\background.html, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\128.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\16.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\19.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\32.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\38.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\48.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\icons\64.png, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\js\vast.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\lib\require.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\acclaim_signal.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\include_practical.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\insert_values.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\isbool_access.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\remove_handle.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\repair_moduo.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\serve_positive.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\settle_clock.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\throwback_parameters.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\src\verify_broker.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\abort_gate.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\iterate_timetable.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh\184.5276.1092.31_0\throwback_project.js, Quarantined, [14276], [524738],1.0.5847 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 RevealingQuestions?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that RevealingQuestions 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 RevealingQuestions?You may see these browser extensions:and these warnings during install:How did RevealingQuestions get on my computer?Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from their website:but the Chrome extension was also available in the webstore:How do I remove RevealingQuestions?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 RevealingQuestions? No, Malwarebytes removes RevealingQuestions 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 RevealingQuestions hijacker. we block the site that spreads the extensions.Technical details for expertsPossible signs in FRST logs: FF Extension: No Name - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\Extensions\{5f1e99d2-147f-48bc-aa87-41ed02d65965}.xpi [2018-06-22] CHR Extension: (RevealingQuestions) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk [2018-06-22] 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\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0 Adds the file background.html"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 178 bytes, A Adds the file background.js"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 69807 bytes, A Adds the file content.js"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 26623 bytes, A Adds the file install.js"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 374 bytes, A Adds the file manifest.json"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 1503 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\_metadata Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 2039 bytes, A Adds the file verified_contents.json"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 2089 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\img Adds the file icon.png"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 2240 bytes, A Adds the file icon_disabled.png"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 5378 bytes, A Adds the file icon48.png"="5/11/2018 3:51 PM, 24225 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk Adds the file 000003.log"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 830 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 185 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 41 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk Adds the file 000003.log"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file CURRENT"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 16 bytes, A Adds the file LOCK"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 0 bytes, A Adds the file LOG"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 184 bytes, A Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="6/22/2018 9:00 AM, 41 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\browser-extension-data\{5f1e99d2-147f-48bc-aa87-41ed02d65965} Adds the file storage.js"="6/22/2018 8:55 AM, 459 bytes, A Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\extensions Adds the file {5f1e99d2-147f-48bc-aa87-41ed02d65965}.xpi"="6/22/2018 8:55 AM, 158397 bytes, A Registry details [View: All details] (Selection) ------------------------------------------------ [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings] "dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk"="REG_SZ", "34C5C560D7D1A0D57AB168D7177CF9AE18EEF8E3E73C04FFC96E6EB35D025F21" Malwarebytes log: Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com -Log Details- Scan Date: 6/22/18 Scan Time: 9:17 AM Log File: 4f42be0e-75ec-11e8-b1b2-080027235d76.json Administrator: Yes -Software Information- Version: 3.5.1.2522 Components Version: 1.0.365 Update Package Version: 1.0.5580 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: 251586 Threats Detected: 31 Threats Quarantined: 31 Time Elapsed: 4 min, 5 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: 7 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\BROWSER-EXTENSION-DATA\{5F1E99D2-147F-48BC-AA87-41ED02D65965}, Quarantined, [1685], [533343],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\img, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\DIELKNAKIHFAOEOAKGKMGKKIKMCJDLPK, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 File: 24 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\EXTENSIONS\{5F1E99D2-147F-48BC-AA87-41ED02D65965}.XPI, Quarantined, [1685], [533346],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\browser-extension-data\{5f1e99d2-147f-48bc-aa87-41ed02d65965}\storage.js, Quarantined, [1685], [533343],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\000003.log, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\CURRENT, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\LOCK, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\LOG, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\000003.log, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\CURRENT, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\LOCK, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\LOG, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Extension Settings\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\DIELKNAKIHFAOEOAKGKMGKKIKMCJDLPK\5.3.2.5_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\img\icon.png, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\img\icon48.png, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\img\icon_disabled.png, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\background.html, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\background.js, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\content.js, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 PUP.Optional.AdvertisingExt.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dielknakihfaoeoakgkmgkkikmcjdlpk\5.3.2.5_0\install.js, Quarantined, [14307], [524737],1.0.5580 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.