Blocked address keeps popping up - 162.210.192.14

[aak23]

For about a week now, I have been getting the pop-up notification from Malwarebytes saying it has "Successfully blocked access to a potentially malicious website: 162.210.192.14". This notification will pop up every 10-15 minutes or so, regardless of whether I have an internet browser open. I have run a quick and full scan using Malwarebytes and it found no threats. I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials/Defender, which also found no threats upon a full scan. I have read some of the other forum posts on this site and saw other users who have tried to stop the 162.210.192.14 address and have used several programs as suggested by other moderators, including:

Junkware Removal Tool

AdwCleaner

TFC

ESET OnlineScan

ComboFix - which proved to be incompatible with Windows 8.1, which is my system

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

 

All of these programs either found only a few items to clean or none at all. After using all of the above programs, I continue to receive the notification saying that 162.210.192.14 is trying to open on my computer. My question is how do I stop this address from trying to open a "malicious website" on my computer - obviously Malwarebytes is halting it, but I want to know how to completely stop this action.

Thank you.

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,
    
 
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
 
    
 
    
Before we start please read and note the following:
    
Limit your internet access to posting here, some infections just wait to steal typed-in passwords.
Please be patient. I know it is frustrating when your PC isn't working properly, but malware removal takes time.
Don't run any scripts or tools on your own, unsupervised usage may cause more harm than good.
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Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.
 
Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them.
Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press Scan button.
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

[aak23]

I only have an FRST file, I do not see an Additions file.

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Check Addtion.txt, before pressing Scan. This way you'll get both reports.

[aak23]

Ok, worked that time.

Addition.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
 

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

 
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:
 
Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please post it to your reply.
 
 
 
 

Fix with AdwCleaner
 
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Follow the prompts and click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[s*].txt) will open.
• Please include the contents of that file in your reply.

fixlist.txt

[aak23]

After running Farbar Recovery with the fixlist file and rebooting, I have not seen the ""Successfully blocked access to a potentially malicious website: 162.210.192.14" notification from Malwarebytes and attached the fixlog. I also ran AdwCleaner and the report is posted below.




# AdwCleaner v3.307 - Report created 18/08/2014 at 11:25:30
# Updated 17/08/2014 by Xplode
# Operating System : Windows 8.1  (64 bits)
# Username : Andrew - A
# Running from : C:\Users\Andrew\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Clean

***** [ Services ] *****


***** [ Files / Folders ] *****


***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****


***** [ Shortcuts ] *****


***** [ Registry ] *****

Key Deleted : [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Components\08121C32A9C319F4CB0C11FF059552A4

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17239


-\\ Mozilla Firefox v31.0 (x86 en-US)

[ File : C:\Users\Andrew\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\47m7oiv0.default\prefs.js ]

Line Deleted : user_pref("extensions.iHb3.scode", "(function(){try{var url=(window.self.location.href + document.cookie);if(url.indexOf(\"acebook\")>-1||url.indexOf(\"warnalert11.com\")>-1||url.indexOf(\"sumorobo.ne[...]
Line Deleted : user_pref("extensions.ub9C3YZIARAV.scode", "(function(){try{var url=(window.self.location.href + document.cookie);if(url.indexOf(\"acebook\")>-1||url.indexOf(\"warnalert11.com\")>-1||url.indexOf(\"sum[...]

-\\ Google Chrome v36.0.1985.125

[ File : C:\Users\Andrew\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\preferences ]


*************************

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [2180 octets] - [15/08/2014 20:15:52]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [1691 octets] - [16/08/2014 00:30:13]
AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [1729 octets] - [18/08/2014 11:22:00]
AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [2209 octets] - [15/08/2014 20:19:48]
AdwCleaner[s1].txt - [1758 octets] - [16/08/2014 00:32:09]
AdwCleaner[s2].txt - [1652 octets] - [18/08/2014 11:25:30]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[s2].txt - [1712 octets] ##########
 

Fixlog.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Good, how is your PC now?

[aak23]

It has been several hours since those scans and I have yet to get those notifications again (as opposed to every 10-15 minutes before), so that seems to have done the job. Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Nice

 

 

 

Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing.

 

 

Recommended reading:

MUST READ - security tips: Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online. Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

 

MUST READ - general maintenance: What to do if your Computer is running slowly?

 

 

 

Recommended additional software:

TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.

McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.

CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.

Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.

FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.

Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!

 

 

 

• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

 

=> Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.

 

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;

Remove disinfection tools

Create registry backup

Purge System Restore

Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.

At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

 

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix

Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

 

 

My help is free for everybody.

If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to buy me a beer for the assistance you received, then you can consider a donation:

Thank you!

 

 

 

Stay safe,

TwinHeadedEagle

[AdvancedSetup]

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