Constant Malicious Website Blocked Notifications, No Threats Detected

[Wesken]

Hello!

 

Just recently I've been getting a lot of notifications for malicious websites being blocked, but I've scanned with Malewarebytes, including scanning for rootkits, and nothing has been detected.

 

The malicious websites have all been outbound. One is e9967a.com, another is appsrumors.com, and another is domainless. All of them share the process C:\Windows\SysWOW64\dllhost.exe

 

Yesterday, Webroot detected some threats but I don't think they were removed because Windows was giving me notifications having to do with not being able to access the files. Now WebRoot does not detect anything wrong, though.

 

Also, Internet Explorer has been giving notifications that it has stopped working, but I did not have it open in the first place.

 

This has all happened within a day, so I'm thinking the symptoms are related. Help would be greatly appreciated.

[RPMcMurphy]

Hello and welcome.  Please follow these guidelines while we work on your PC:

• Malware removal is a sometimes lengthy and tedious process. Please stick with the thread until I have given you the ìAll clear.î  Absence of symptoms does not mean your machine is clean!
• Please do not run any scans or install/uninstall any applications without being directed to do so.
• Please note that the forum is very busy and if I don't hear from you within five days this thread will be closed.

   Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible 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 copy and paste it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

[Wesken]

Thanks for the reply! 

 

Files attached.

FRST.txt

Addition.txt

[RPMcMurphy]

Please do this next:

   Download and save the attached fixlist.txt file in the same location as FRST (usually your desktop)

 

fixlist.txt

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

Now run FRST again.

• When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• The tool will make a log (Fixlog.txt) please post it to your reply.

 

[Wesken]

Done.

Fixlog.txt

[RPMcMurphy]

Please do this next:

  Download Combofix from HERE, and save it to your desktop.  

**Note:  It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**

--------------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.

• If you have trouble, stop and post back.  Do not try to repeatedly run comboFix!
• When finished, it will produce a report for you.

.
Note: If after running ComboFix you receive a message stating, "Illegal Operation Attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion" rebooting your computer will resolve the problem.

Please include the following in your next post:

• ComboFix log

[Wesken]

No issues running ComboFix, here is the log.

ComboFix.txt

[RPMcMurphy]

Please do this next:

  Open Malwarebytes AntiMalware (MBAM)

• On the Dashboard, click the 'Update Now >>' link
• After the update completes, click the 'Scan Now >>' button.
• Or, on the Dashboard, click the Scan Now >> button.
• If an update is available, click the Update Now button.
• A Threat Scan will begin.
• When the scan is complete, if there have been detections, click Apply Actions to allow MBAM to clean what was detected.
• In most cases, a restart will be required.
• Wait for the prompt to restart the computer to appear, then click on Yes.
• After the restart once you are back at your desktop, open MBAM once more.
• Click on the History tab > Application Logs.
• Double click on the scan log which shows the Date and time of the scan just performed.
• Click 'Copy to Clipboard'
• Paste the contents of the clipboard into your reply.

   Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
• Click on the Scan button.
• AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
• The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
• A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.

Please include the following in your next post:

• MBAM log
• adwCleaner log

[Wesken]

No threats were detected and a restart was not required. Symptoms have stopped appearing. Here is the MBAM log:

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 1/1/2015
Scan Time: 2:21:35 AM
Logfile:
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.4.1028
Malware Database: v2015.01.01.02
Rootkit Database: v2014.12.30.01
License: Premium
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Grandmaster

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 493493
Time Elapsed: 17 min, 8 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)

 

I scanned with adwCleaner and clicked on report. The only programs I see listed are my browsers. I'm not sure why I would need to delete those (though it does mention search providers I could get rid of), but the two browsers I'd like to keep most are Pale Moon and Chrome. Here is the report:

 

# AdwCleaner v4.106 - Report created 01/01/2015 at 02:58:17
# Updated 21/12/2014 by Xplode
# Database : 2014-12-30.1 [Live]
# Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Grandmaster - ASUS_LAPTOP
# Running from : C:\Users\Grandmaster\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Scan

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


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


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


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


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


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

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17207


-\\ Mozilla Firefox v34.0 (x86 en-US)


-\\ Pale Moon v


-\\ Google Chrome v39.0.2171.95

[C:\Users\Grandmaster\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Grandmaster\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Ninja\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Ninja\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web data] - Found [search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}

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

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [1273 octets] - [01/01/2015 02:58:17]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [1333 octets] ##########

[RPMcMurphy]

We are in the home stretch now.  Please do this next:

  Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.  Please go to www.java.com and press the "Free Java Download" button near the center of the page.  Follow the prompts to install the latest version and remove any older, insecure versions.

 

 

  Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool again.

• Click on the Scan button.
• AdwCleaner will begin to scan your computer like it did before.
• After the scan has finished...
• This time click on the Clean button.
• Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
• Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[s0].txt) will open automatically.
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
• A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.

  Go here to run an online scannner from ESET. Windows Vista/Windows 7 users will need to right click on their Internet Explorer shortcut, and select Run as Administrator

• Note: For browsers other than Internet Explorer, you will be prompted to download and install esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe. Click on the link and save the file to a convenient location. Double click on it to install and a new window will open. Follow the prompts.
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activex control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
• Click Scan
• Wait for the scan to finish
• When the scan is done, if it shows a screen that says "Threats found!", then click "List of found threats", and then click "Export to text file..."
• Save that text file on your desktop. Copy and paste the contents of that log as a reply to this topic.

Please include the following in your next post:

• adwCleaner log
• ESET log

[Wesken]

Updated Java and uninstalled older versions.

 

adwCleaner log:

 

# AdwCleaner v4.106 - Report created 01/01/2015 at 18:29:15
# Updated 21/12/2014 by Xplode
# Database : 2015-01-01.1 [Live]
# Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Grandmaster - ASUS_LAPTOP
# Running from : C:\Users\Grandmaster\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Clean

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


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


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


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


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


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

-\\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17207


-\\ Mozilla Firefox v34.0 (x86 en-US)


-\\ Pale Moon v


-\\ Google Chrome v39.0.2171.95

[C:\Users\Grandmaster\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data] - Deleted [search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Grandmaster\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data] - Deleted [search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Ninja\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data] - Deleted [search Provider] : hxxp://search.aol.com/aol/search?q={searchTerms}
[C:\Users\Ninja\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data] - Deleted [search Provider] : hxxp://www.ask.com/web?q={searchTerms}

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

AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [1413 octets] - [01/01/2015 02:58:17]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [1473 octets] - [01/01/2015 18:27:57]
AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [1402 octets] - [01/01/2015 18:29:15]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [1462 octets] ##########

 

I apologize for the error, but I absentmindedly ran the eset online scanner without un-checking the remove found threats and checking the scan archives and scan for potentially unsafe applications options. I did it correctly afterwards, but I don't know if it would do what you wanted. The logs for the first time and second time are copied and pasted respectively.

 

Log 1 (default settings):

 

H:\Downloads\KMPlayer_EN_3.1.0.0.exe    a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Visicom.A potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Downloads\setupscreenhunterfree.exe    a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\HC2Setup.exe    Win32/Somoto.F potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\KMPlayer_EN_3.2.0.0.exe    a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Visicom.A potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\virtualdub setup.exe    a variant of Win32/Soft32Downloader.D potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\xmousesetup.exe    a variant of Win32/AirAdInstaller.A potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\ZipOpenerSetup.exe    a variant of Win32/InstallCore.BY potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\Photo Editing\Setup_FreeVideoConverter.exe    Win32/Toolbar.SearchSuite potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\Security\zaSetupWeb_101_065_000.exe    Win32/Toolbar.Conduit potentially unwanted application    deleted - quarantined

Log 2 (correct settings):

 

H:\Downloads\AVStoDVD_242_Install.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask potentially unsafe application
H:\Downloads\SUPERsetup47.exe    Win32/OpenCandy potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Church\Music\PublicZone\Downloads\CuteWriter.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.G potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Church\Music\PublicZone\Downloads\PFPortChecker1.0.39.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Church\Music\PublicZone\Downloads\Portforward-Setup-Static-IP-Address.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\ccsetup313.exe    Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Google.E potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\dfsetup208.exe    Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Google.E potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\rcsetup145.exe    Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Google.E potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\Photo Editing\FreemakeVideoConverterSetup.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask potentially unsafe application
H:\Wesley\D Backup Wesley\Downloads\Sound Editing\vxlsetupfree.exe    a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Google.C potentially unsafe application
T:\Downloads\YouTubeToMP3.exe    Win32/OpenCandy potentially unsafe application

[RPMcMurphy]

No harm was done there.  All of those ESET detections are related to freeware apps that you have downloaded.  ESET flags them as "potentially" unwanted or unsafe because they are ad driven, or come bundled with other software or toolbars.  How is your computer running now?

[Wesken]

Okay, thanks for that info

 

My computer is running fine.

[RPMcMurphy]

Great!  In that case, all I have left for you is some important housekeeping:

  Uninstall ComboFix

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard or click Start -> Run.  Copy and past the following text into the run box that opens and press OK:
  Combofix /Uninstall

  Download OTC to your desktop and run it

• Click Yes to begin the cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
• Manually delete any remaining logs or tools from our fixes

  Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool again.

• Click on the Uninstall button.
• Click Yes when asked are you sure you want to uninstall.
• Both AdwCleaner.exe, its folder and all logs will be removed.

  Finally, I'd like to make a couple of suggestions to help you stay clean in the future:

• Restart any anti-malware programs that we disabled while we were cleaning your machine.
• Keep your antivirus application and MBAM current and updated.  Scan with them at least weekly.
• Please read this post for some helpful information.

Please post once more so I know you are all set and I can mark this thread resolved. Good luck and stay safe!

[Wesken]

Okay, will do, thanks for your help!

[RPMcMurphy]

You're welcome.  Take care!

[AdvancedSetup]

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