Possible Signs of Malware on my System?

[Bogey62]

I had started a thread in another area of the forum on this site because Malwarebytes Premium would no longer start when my system booted.

 

I posted logs in that thread and was told that my system showed signs of a possible infection.

 

I scan my system DAILY with: Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware, Hitman Pro and ESET 8.

 

None of these programs find anything on my system other than tracking cookies, which I delete. I even ran Malwarebytes with Chameleon option #1 and it scanned the system and found nothing wrong.

 

The issue of Malwarebytes not loading with Windows is being caused by the Belkin software that I recently installed for my Nostromo Speedpad.

 

If this software loads with Windows then Malwarebytes won't start with Windows, but can be manually run and then it will perform its daily scans.

 

This entry was thought to be suspicious, but it turns out to be a legitimate entry by GPSoft's Directory Opus utility:

 

AlternateDataStreams: C:\ProgramData\sdpsenv.dat:naughtypirates

 

This entry was also deemed suspicious and I am not sure where it is coming from, so far:

 

AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Temp:p6moAkJeLG1LvdmrrN81tw
 

Can someone look at my logs and tell me if there is anything wrong on my system, other than the Belkin software blocking Malwarebytes somehow? When I uninstall the Belkin software, Malwarebytes functions normally again.

 

Thank you!

Addition.txt

CheckResults.txt

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,
    
 
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
 
     
    
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Uninstall outdated Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
 
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[Bogey62]

OK, first thank you for the quick response.

 

I followed your directions to the letter. I have attached the log files requested to this message.

 

All scans detected nothing wrong.

 

As I stated in my initial message, this all started when I installed the driver/loadout manager for my Belkin Nostromo Speedpad.

 

Once that program was installed, your program would no longer load with Windows, but it would load manually and do its scheduled scans, etc. Something in that Belkin software is messing with your program's execution on Windows startup. After I uninstalled the Belkin software your program went back to functioning normally. I need the Belkin software, though.

 

The two listings I put in my initial post were perceived to be suspicious by another person in your forums and he directed me to you.

 

As I stated, the first entry is from a legitimate program and has been verified by the programmers as such.

 

The second entry isn't always present on my system, so it is being triggered by some unknown event that could very well be legit too.

 

I await any further instructions from you.

 

I suspect that my system is clean and fine, but I'll leave that up to you to be the final judge.

Malwarebytes Scan.txt

TDSSKiller.3.0.0.42_17.12.2014_19.46.53_log.txt

TDSSKiller.3.0.0.42_17.12.2014_19.51.11_log.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Yes, PC seems clean. I do not get why it interfere with MalwareBytes, but you should contact their and MalwareBytes support team for help

 

https://www.malwarebytes.org/support/

 

http://www.belkin.com/us/contactus/support/

[Bogey62]

Thank you for looking at the logs and confirming what I suspected was true.

 

I doubt Belkin will be very much help as those are older drivers (the latest version that they made) for my SpeedPad.

 

I will try contacting them and, for sure, Malwarebytes.

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Glad I could help. We will delete all used tools and I'll give you some tips to harden your security and learn how to protect yourself
 
 

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?

The Importance of Software Updating:

 

 
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
 
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.

• How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
• How to update Java
• How to update Adobe Reader

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.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads! 
 
 

Post-cleanup procedures:

 

 
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
• Push Run.
• The program will run for a few seconds and display a notepad report. You do not need to attach it.

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. 
 
 
 

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Thank you!

 
 
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle  

[Bogey62]

OK, I ran DelFix.

 

I will look into some of the suggested additional software, especially unchecky.

 

I plan on reading the links you posted too concerning security.

 

Thank you.

[AdvancedSetup]

Glad we could help.

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