Temp svchost.exe Restores on Startup

[Colossus]

Hello,

Over the past few days, a Trojan called svchost.exe was found at C:\Windows\Temp\svchost.exe. Malwarebytes classes it as a "Trojan.Agent.cn". Not sure if that's relevant or helpful, but there you go.

As soon as I start my PC, Malwarebytes will detect it and quarantine it, and I delete it. This happens each time my PC is started. After deleting the virus, I ran MSE and Malwarebytes (full scans on both) and nothing is shown.

I'm running Windows 7 64-bit, and using MSE and Malwarebytes. I also have CCleaner, my friend came over and tried to fix the problem but nothing he tried seemed to work. Not sure if he used anything else, but that's the only thing still installed.

Before posting this I deleted the trojan, did a hyperscan with MB, downloaded and ran Farbar Recovery Scan Tool, as instructed in one of the pinned topics. I've attached both files it produces.

If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[dbreeze]

Hello and
If you've not already done so please start here and post back the 2 log files FRST.txt and Addition.txt

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Do you have the log from the Malwarebytes Antimalware scan? The one where it finds the Trojan and removes it would be fine. Thank you.

[Colossus]

Is this the correct log? It says its the daily protection log, starting from when I turned on my PC a few hours ago. I think the second hyperscan was a scheduled one.

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org


Protection, 27/01/2015 01:44:22, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:44:22, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, Started,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:44:22, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:44:26, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Detection, 27/01/2015 01:44:56, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, File, Trojan.Agent.cn, C:\Windows\Temp\svchost.exe, Quarantine, [98661ae1becba88e898e149c887c0cf4]
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:46:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:46:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, Started,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:46:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:46:15, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Detection, 27/01/2015 01:46:44, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malware Protection, File, Trojan.Agent.cn, C:\Windows\Temp\svchost.exe, Quarantine, [ca3417e42168c96df027aa0664a08779]
Update, 27/01/2015 01:58:48, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Manual, Malware Database, 2015.1.26.6, 2015.1.27.1,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:48, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Refresh, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:48, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopping,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:48, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopped,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:51, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Refresh, Success,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:51, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 01:58:51, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Scan, 27/01/2015 02:00:05, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Manual, Start:27/01/2015 01:58:48, Duration:1 min 16 sec, Hyper Scan, Completed, 0 Malware Detections, 0 Non-Malware Detections,
Scan, 27/01/2015 03:01:19, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Manual, Start:27/01/2015 03:00:00, Duration:1 min 18 sec, Hyper Scan, Completed, 0 Malware Detections, 0 Non-Malware Detections,
Update, 27/01/2015 03:40:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Scheduler, Malware Database, 2015.1.27.1, 2015.1.27.2,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Refresh, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopping,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:12, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopped,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:16, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Refresh, Success,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:16, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 27/01/2015 03:40:16, SYSTEM, COLOSSUS, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,

(end)

[dbreeze]

Thank you for the logs. It will help with my research.

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Download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop.

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64 and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

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

Run FRST64 by right clicking on the FRST64.exe file, selecting "Run as Administrator..". The User Account Control may open up; if it does, select Yes to continue to let FRST open and load.

The tool will check for an updated version of itself every time it loads; please allow it to do this and the program will either inform you it is downloading an updated copy (and to wait until it is safe to continue) or show that it is ready to use (meaning there is no update found) and you can continue on. Press the Fix button just once and wait. The tool will create a restore point, process the script and ask for a restart of your system.

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 (Fixlog.txt). Please post the log in your next reply.

Also, tell me how your system is running after the Fixlist run. Thank you.

Fixlist.txt

[Colossus]

Here is the log:

 

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 24-01-2015 01
Ran by Marcus at 2015-01-27 05:55:23 Run:1
Running from C:\Users\Marcus\Desktop
Loaded Profiles: Marcus (Available profiles: Marcus & Guest User)
Boot Mode: Normal
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Content of fixlist:
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start
CreateRestorePoint:
CloseProcesses:
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\...\Policies\system: [LogonHoursAction] 2
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\...\Policies\system: [DontDisplayLogonHoursWarnings] 1
GroupPolicyUsers\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1001\User: Group Policy restriction detected <======= ATTENTION
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page =
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL =
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL =
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000 -> No Name - {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} -  No File
FF NetworkProxy: "ftp", "216.120.176.18"
FF NetworkProxy: "ftp_port", 8080
FF NetworkProxy: "http", "216.120.176.18"
FF NetworkProxy: "http_port", 8080
FF NetworkProxy: "no_proxies_on", "localhost, 127.0.0.1, stealthy.co"
FF NetworkProxy: "share_proxy_settings", true
FF NetworkProxy: "socks", "216.120.176.18"
FF NetworkProxy: "socks_port", 8080
FF NetworkProxy: "ssl", "216.120.176.18"
FF NetworkProxy: "ssl_port", 8080
FF NetworkProxy: "type", 0
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vklryqot.default\user.js
FF Extension: Hide My Ass Proxy Extension - C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vklryqot.default\Extensions\extension@hidemyass.com.xpi [2013-07-15]
S3 Synth3dVsc; System32\drivers\synth3dvsc.sys [X]
S3 tsusbhub; system32\drivers\tsusbhub.sys [X]
S3 VGPU; System32\drivers\rdvgkmd.sys [X]
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2011-06-26 06:45 - 00256000 _____ () C:\Windows\PEV.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2010-11-07 17:20 - 00208896 _____ () C:\Windows\MBR.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2009-04-20 04:56 - 00060416 _____ (NirSoft) C:\Windows\NIRCMD.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2000-08-31 00:00 - 00518144 _____ (SteelWerX) C:\Windows\SWREG.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2000-08-31 00:00 - 00406528 _____ (SteelWerX) C:\Windows\SWSC.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2000-08-31 00:00 - 00098816 _____ () C:\Windows\sed.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2000-08-31 00:00 - 00080412 _____ () C:\Windows\grep.exe
2015-01-26 14:30 - 2000-08-31 00:00 - 00068096 _____ () C:\Windows\zip.exe
2015-01-09 17:29 - 2015-01-10 15:49 - 00060597 _____ () C:\Windows\temp023423.vbe
2013-01-18 21:57 - 2013-01-18 21:57 - 0003072 _____ () C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\file__0.localstorage
2015-01-21 18:33 - 2015-01-21 18:33 - 0008000 _____ () C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\recently-used.xbel
2014-12-18 18:23 - 2014-12-18 18:23 - 0000000 ____H () C:\ProgramData\DP45977C.lfl
2014-11-07 02:33 - 2014-11-07 02:33 - 0012690 _____ () C:\ProgramData\mptmqteo.hmi
C:\Users\Marcus\jagex_cl_runescape_LIVE.dat
C:\Users\Marcus\random.dat
Task: {11CB9CB8-7177-490B-8446-B23EE608B8B0} - System32\Tasks\PC Shutdown => C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe [2009-07-14] (Microsoft Corporation)
Task: {71E4F023-10BE-4485-B693-B1B529E1169A} - System32\Tasks\{9AF8B522-81DF-4C55-81DF-EF3BC1A8E5F9} => pcalua.exe -a "D:\1. Files\Downloads\The Sims 3 - Into the Future\Sims3EP11Setup.exe" -d "D:\1. Files\Downloads\The Sims 3 - Into the Future"
Task: {D1D99C38-C51C-4F6B-B1EF-B35FB8887BCF} - System32\Tasks\{3A60DCE0-63D8-41AE-85BF-89D155AC7FD9} => pcalua.exe -a C:\guiminer-20121203.exe -d C:\
Task: {FCD1B780-8A95-4B14-942B-A6AF0E611076} - System32\Tasks\Origin => C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe [2014-09-15] () <==== ATTENTION
C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin
EmptyTemp:
Reboot:
end

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Restore point was successfully created.
Processes closed successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system\\LogonHoursAction => value deleted successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system\\DontDisplayLogonHoursWarnings => value deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\system32\GroupPolicyUsers\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1001\User => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\system32\GroupPolicy\GPT.ini => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer" => Key deleted successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Search Page => Value was restored successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Default_Page_URL => Value was restored successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Default_Search_URL => Value was restored successfully.
HKLM\Software\\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Local Page => Value was restored successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\\Local Page => Value was restored successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-3434528703-1420685543-1485799858-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} => value deleted successfully.
HKCR\CLSID\{2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} => Key not found.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
Firefox Proxy settings were reset.
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vklryqot.default\user.js => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\vklryqot.default\Extensions\extension@hidemyass.com.xpi => Moved successfully.
Synth3dVsc => Service deleted successfully.
tsusbhub => Service deleted successfully.
VGPU => Service deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\PEV.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\MBR.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\NIRCMD.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\SWREG.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\SWSC.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\sed.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\grep.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\zip.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Windows\temp023423.vbe => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\file__0.localstorage => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\recently-used.xbel => Moved successfully.
C:\ProgramData\DP45977C.lfl => Moved successfully.
C:\ProgramData\mptmqteo.hmi => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\jagex_cl_runescape_LIVE.dat => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\random.dat => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Plain\{11CB9CB8-7177-490B-8446-B23EE608B8B0}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{11CB9CB8-7177-490B-8446-B23EE608B8B0}" => Key deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\PC Shutdown => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\PC Shutdown" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Plain\{71E4F023-10BE-4485-B693-B1B529E1169A}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{71E4F023-10BE-4485-B693-B1B529E1169A}" => Key deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\{9AF8B522-81DF-4C55-81DF-EF3BC1A8E5F9} => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\{9AF8B522-81DF-4C55-81DF-EF3BC1A8E5F9}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Plain\{D1D99C38-C51C-4F6B-B1EF-B35FB8887BCF}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{D1D99C38-C51C-4F6B-B1EF-B35FB8887BCF}" => Key deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\{3A60DCE0-63D8-41AE-85BF-89D155AC7FD9} => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\{3A60DCE0-63D8-41AE-85BF-89D155AC7FD9}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Logon\{FCD1B780-8A95-4B14-942B-A6AF0E611076}" => Key deleted successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tasks\{FCD1B780-8A95-4B14-942B-A6AF0E611076}" => Key deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Origin => Moved successfully.
"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Origin" => Key deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin => Moved successfully.
EmptyTemp: => Removed 104.8 MB temporary data.


The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog 05:55:37 ====

 

Everything seems to be running as normal after the restart.

Also, there was no Malwarebytes popup telling me about svchost.exe being quarantined when the PC restarted, which seems like a good sign.

[dbreeze]

Well that's a very good sign then. By the way, your friend ran ComboFix and you were lucky; ComboFix has been known to take out systems when used the wrong way.

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AdwCleaner by Xplode

Download AdwCleaner from here or from here. Save the file to the desktop.

NOTE: If you are using IE 8 or above you may get a warning that stops the program from downloading. Just click on the warning and allow the download to complete.

Close all open windows and browsers.

• Vista/7/8 users: Right click the AdwCleaner icon on the desktop, click Run as administrator and accept the UAC prompt to run AdwCleaner.

  You will see the following console:

  

• Click the Scan button and wait for the scan to finish.
• After the Scan has finished the window may or may not show what it found and above, in the progress bar, you will see: Pending. Please uncheck elements you don't want to remove.
• Click the Clean button.
• Everything checked will be deleted.
• When the program has finished cleaning a report appears.
• Once done it will ask to reboot, allow this

  

• On reboot a log will be produced please copy / paste that in your next reply. This report is also saved to C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[s0].txt

Optional:

NOTE: If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.

[Colossus]

Here's the log:

 

# AdwCleaner v4.109 - Report created 27/01/2015 at 06:37:46
# Updated 24/01/2015 by Xplode
# Database : 2015-01-26.1 [Live]
# Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
# Username : Marcus - COLOSSUS
# Running from : C:\Users\Marcus\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Option : Clean

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


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

Folder Deleted : C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\CrashRpt

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


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


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

Key Deleted : HKCU\Software\Classes\iLivid.torrent
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\iLivid.torrent
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{02054E11-5113-4BE3-8153-AA8DFB5D3761}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{021B4049-F57D-4565-A693-FD3B04786BFA}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0362AA09-808D-48E9-B360-FB51A8CBCE09}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{06844020-CD0B-3D3D-A7FE-371153013E49}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0ADC01BB-303B-3F8E-93DA-12C140E85460}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{10D3722F-23E6-3901-B6C1-FF6567121920}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{1675E62B-F911-3B7B-A046-EB57261212F3}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{192929F2-9273-3894-91B0-F54671C4C861}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{2932897E-3036-43D9-8A64-B06447992065}
Key Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{2DE92D29-A042-3C37-BFF8-07C7D8893EFA}
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AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [10238 octets] - [27/01/2015 06:36:31]
AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [10120 octets] - [27/01/2015 06:37:46]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[s0].txt - [10181 octets] ##########
 

[dbreeze]

That looks like an lot that got by Malwarebytes.  Are your settings the same as shown here?
 



Next step .....


This next step may take a while (just to warn you) .....

ESET Online does not work with IE 11 (Internet Explorer) at the moment (a few weeks ago anyway) so if you have IE 11, Chrome or Firefox has to be used instead. ESET Online does work with IE 10 and earlier.

You can leave Norton Enabled even though ESET may warn about it. just makes the scan take longer. The pictures below showing what to click may be blue instead of green on the ESET website now, but the procedure is still the same

Please read carefully and Slowly, Notice all the settings listed below to check before starting the scan. Stop and ask if you have any questions.

Take note of the NO tick in the Remove found threats setting below at it needs to have the tick removed.

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Hold down Control key and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.

Link =>> ESET Online Scanner <<

Click the Run ESET Online Scanner located on the left side of the page (not the free trial).



For browsers other than Internet Explorer only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip this step)
Click on the esetsmartinstaller link in the popup window that opens. Save it to your desktop.



Double click on the icon on your desktop.



Check (accept) the Terms of Use.



Click the START button.
Accept any security warnings from your browser.

Now in the Computer scan settings window that appears:-
Make sure that the option Enable detection of potentially unwanted applications is selected.
Now click on Advanced Settings and configure the options as follows:

Remove found threats is Not checked
Scan archives is checked
Scan for potentially unsafe applications is checked
Enable Anti-Stealth Technology is checked


Now click on: Start




ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.






When the scan is finished, if any threats are found you will see the screen below. Click to view the found threats.



At the bottom of the listed threats, there is an option to save the results to a text file. Please do this so you can attach the results here for review and removal of the items that are not false positives (these will be scripted out so do not worry).



Once the log text file is saved, return to the Scan Finished screen by clicking "<<Back", then click on the uninstall button and click Finish.



Attach the saved log file in your next reply please. Thanks.

[Colossus]

Yeah, Malwarebytes didn't have "Scan for rootkits" checked, which is most likely a factor to how this has all slipped by.

The ESET scan is about 50% finished and has so far found 5 threats (3 of which are trojans). Does this scanner quarantine the threats or are they removed in a later step?

I'll post the log once the scan has finished.

[Colossus]

Here's the log:

 

C:\FRST\Quarantine\C\Windows\temp023423.vbe.xBAD    VBS/Kryptik.DC trojan
C:\Program Files (x86)\Free FLV Converter\Uninstall.exe    a variant of Win32/KoyoteLab.A potentially unwanted application
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Bitcoin\guiminer\library.zip    Python/CoinMiner.B potentially unsafe application
C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe    VBS/Kryptik.DC trojan
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe    VBS/Kryptik.DC trojan

[dbreeze]

One question; are you aware of the Bitcoin mining app?  Just checking since it can be legitimate.

---

 

Download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop.

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64 and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

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

Run FRST64 by right clicking on the FRST64.exe file, selecting "Run as Administrator..".  The User Account Control may open up; if it does, select Yes to continue to let FRST open and load.  

The tool will check for an updated version of itself every time it loads; please allow it to do this and the program will either inform you it is downloading an updated copy (and to wait until it is safe to continue) or show that it is ready to use (meaning there is no update found) and you can continue on.  Press the Fix button just once and wait.  The tool will create a restore point, process the script and ask for a restart of your system.

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 (Fixlog.txt). Please post the log in your next reply.

 

Fixlist.txt

[Colossus]

I am aware of it, but haven't used it in over a year so don't mind it being removed.

 

 

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 24-01-2015 01
Ran by Marcus at 2015-01-27 18:33:42 Run:2
Running from C:\Users\Marcus\Desktop
Loaded Profiles: Marcus (Available profiles: Marcus & Guest User)
Boot Mode: Normal
==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
start
CreateRestorePoint:
CloseProcesses:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Free FLV Converter\Uninstall.exe
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Bitcoin\guiminer\library.zip
C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe
C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin
EmptyTemp:
Reboot:
end

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

Restore point was successfully created.
Processes closed successfully.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Free FLV Converter\Uninstall.exe => Moved successfully.
C:\Users\Marcus\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Bitcoin\guiminer\library.zip => Moved successfully.
"C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe" => File/Directory not found.
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin\update.vbe => Moved successfully.
"C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin" => File/Directory not found.
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Origin => Moved successfully.
EmptyTemp: => Removed 50.4 MB temporary data.


The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog 18:34:04 ====

[dbreeze]

All right!! Your logs are clean and you're good to go now!!   We've got some final steps left to do to clean up our tools and get your system in good running condition and then you are on your way. I must say though, even though we met through less than ideal circumstances, it has been really great to work with you. Just run through the steps from the Cleanup of Tools to the Program Update Checker. That's it. Thanks.


Clean up of Malware Removal Tools
Now that we are through using these tools, let's clean them off your system so that should you ever need to have malware removed again (we hope not) fresh, updated copies will be downloaded.

• Download Delfix from here to your desktop and double click it to start the program
• Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked
  Also tick:
• Activate UAC
• Create registry backup
• Purge system restore
• Reset system settings
• 
• Click Run
• The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Please paste the log in your next reply.

You can delete any log files left on your desktop as these are no longer needed.


Keep Windows Updated
Microsoft issues updates to Windows to close vulnerabilities as they are discovered. Staying updated helps protect your system from current exploits.

• Click Start and then click Control Panel.
• Click on the View by: in the upper right corner and select Large Icons (you can change this back later if you like).
• Scroll down and click on Windows Update.
• Click on Change settings.
• Under Important Updates, click on Install updates automatically (recommended).
• Select (click on) the other options on this page.
• Select a day and time to have windows install the updates.
• Click on Ok to change the settings.
• If you want to change the view of the Control Panel display, click on the View by: in the upper right hand corner and select an option you prefer.

Keep other Important Programs Updated
Along with keeping Windows updated, it is a good idea to keep important programs updated. Java and Adobe Reader both need to be kept updated to the latest versions; malware writers utilize exploits in the unpatched versions to their advantages.

Java
Most security experts and the US CERT (part of the US Homeland Security) now recommend that users uninstall Java from their systems; if you don't have any programs that need Java on your system, you are safe to do this. You can read some of the articles on this here and here. I strongly suggest you uninstall Java unless you need it run certain software; in that case I would recommend that you disable or unplug Java from your web browsers and only enable it when you need it.

To disable / unplug Java in your browsers:

• How to disable Java in your web browser
• How to unplug Java from the browser

To uninstall Java (on Win7):

• Click Start and then click Control Panel.
• If you need to, click View by: and select either Large Icons or Small Icons.
• Click on Programs and Features.
• Scroll down until you find Java and click on it to select that program.
• (Older versions of Java may appear in the program list as J2SE, Java 2, Java SE or Java Runtime Environment.)
• Click Uninstall.
• If more than one version of Java shows in your program list, you should repeat the selection and uninstall until all of them are removed.

To check for the latest version of Java and installation steps:

• Go to java.com and click on Do I have Java?.
• On the next page, click on Verify Java Version.
• If you get a security pop up entitled "Do you want to run this application?" with the Name: Java Detection and Publisher: Oracle America, Inc., click Run.
• Follow the recommendations (if any) on the results screen.
• If there is a new version (or none at all on your system), there will be a button on the page showing Agree and Start Free Download. Click on it to update or install Java.
• The site will start a download of jxpiinstall.exe. Save the file to your desktop.
• When the download is finished, close your browser.
• Right click on the jxpiinstall.exe and select Run as Administrator.
• On the opening window, check Change destination folder and then click Install>.
• The program will now download the rest of the files needed to install Java.
• On the Destination Folder window, click Next>.
• On the next window, the install will present you the option of adding additional software (this is known as Foistware).
• Uncheck the Set and keep Ask as my default search provider.
• Uncheck the Install the Ask Toolbar.
• Click Next> to finish the install.
• When the installation is finished, you will be taken to a web page that will check to see if Java is working properly.

Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is the second most targeted (by malware) common software. If all you ever do with Adobe Reader is view PDF files, then please consider replacing it with a lighter, free PDF reader that is not exploitable. One that I recommend is Sumatra PDF.

To update Adobe Reader:

• Launch your Adobe Reader.
• Click Help and then click on About Adobe Reader from the menu list.
• If the version is 11.0.10 then you are up to date. If it is less than this and you are keeping Adobe Reader, you should update to the latest version.
• The best place to get Adobe Reader is from Adobe (click on Adobe to go there now).
• Click on Download in the menu bar on top of the Adobe web page.
• Click on Adobe Reader in the list on the right hand side of the page.
• On the next page, click on the check mark (to turn it off) beside the option to include the McAfee scanner in the download and install. Make sure the check is NOT marked (this is another example of Foistware).
• Click the Install Now button and follow the directions on next page.
• If you are prompted to Save the installer file, choose to save it to your desktop. Once it is saved, right click on the file and select Run as Administrator.
• When the installation is finished, you can delete the installer file on your desktop.

Consider a program that will check for out-of-date programs on your system
Some programs don't have update checks built in or make you run the application to start the check for updates process. An easier way to stay on top of the current versions of your installed programs is to use a version checking program like Update Checker from FileHippo.com (you can get the software from here and read more about it on the same page).


You are now done! :D :D

Now some information on programs to help keep you safe:

Along with Malwarebytes Antimalware, use the following as a base level security:

First, an Antivirus program. You NEED one; free is just as good as paid-for as long as you keep them updated. ONLY use one at a time as having more than that will cause system problems. Here are some free ones to check out:
Microsoft Security Essentials
Avast! Free Antivirus

Next, a firewall is a must have now-a-days. The built in firewall in Windows 7 is fine (just make sure it is turned on (Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall)). Or, if you like, you could choose one of the free ones listed here:
Emsisoft Online Armor - installs as trialware which converts to freeware in 30 days
Zone Alarm Free Firewall - installer includes foistware so read the options very carefully

=== options ====
Unchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those "extra toolbars" and tag along search engines from automatically installing. By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.

CryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system. You can read the details about this program here.

Lastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and AdBlockPlus add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.

You may also find some information and tips at this thread:
How did I get infected in the first place?
and
COMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online

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Please come back and paste the DelFix.txt log when you can. After that, if you have no more questions, you are good to go. Surf safe, my friend!!

[Colossus]

# DelFix v10.8 - Logfile created 27/01/2015 at 20:43:56

# Updated 29/07/2014 by Xplode

# Username : Marcus - COLOSSUS

# Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 (64 bits)

~ Activating UAC ... OK

~ Removing disinfection tools ...

Deleted : C:\FRST

Deleted : C:\AdwCleaner

Deleted : C:\Users\Marcus\Desktop\Fixlog.txt

Deleted : C:\Users\Marcus\Desktop\FRST64.exe

Deleted : C:\Windows\SWXCACLS.exe

Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\AdwCleaner

Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Swearware

Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\combofix.exe

~ Creating registry backup ... OK

~ Cleaning system restore ...

Deleted : RP #343 [Windows Update | 01/10/2015 15:59:38]

Deleted : RP #344 [Windows Update | 01/14/2015 19:19:14]

Deleted : RP #345 [Windows Update | 01/14/2015 22:51:32]

Deleted : RP #346 [Windows Update | 01/18/2015 19:38:07]

Deleted : RP #347 [Windows Update | 01/23/2015 17:10:09]

Deleted : RP #348 [Removed Vegas Pro 12.0 (64-bit) | 01/26/2015 14:13:43]

Deleted : RP #350 [Restore Point Created by FRST | 01/27/2015 05:55:23]

Deleted : RP #352 [Restore Point Created by FRST | 01/27/2015 18:33:51]

Deleted : RP #353 [Windows Update | 01/27/2015 18:46:10]

New restore point created !

~ Resetting system settings ... OK

########## - EOF - ##########

Uninstalled Java and Adobe Reader, as suggested.

Thanks so much for the help! Really appreciate it.

[AdvancedSetup]

Glad we could help.

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