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So I have been having a weird issue lately in which I have been receiving a pop-up message from Malwarebytes stating "94.102.52.36, 1900, Inbound, C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe". I have tried to see if I have malware but have come up empty handed. I run AVG Anti-virus Free Edition 2015 and Malwarebytes Pro for protection. I have ran Malwarebytes, AVG, Hitmanpro, JRT, RKill, RougeKiller, and Adwcleaner. I cannot run Combofix because I unfortunately have Windows 8.1 and there hasn't been any update to allow Combofix to work with it (I know you guys do not want me running it unless otherwise specified anyways). I am currently running EMSISOFT Emergency Kit in which it only found two registry files so far.

I do know that SFC /scannow says there were corrupted files that it could not fix. Chkdsk /f found nothing wrong. I have made sure my SMART data was in order. Nothing is wrong with my SSD that I can tell.

 

I have included the Addition, FRST, and Shortcut log files from FRST.

Here is the log file from Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org


Protection, 1/28/2015 6:31:45 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malware Protection, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:31:45 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malware Protection, Started,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:31:45 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:31:56 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Update, 1/28/2015 6:32:11 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Scheduler, Malware Database, 2015.1.28.2, 2015.1.28.10,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:11 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:11 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopping,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:11 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopped,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:16 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Success,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:16 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 6:32:16 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Scan, 1/28/2015 6:37:36 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Manual, Start:1/28/2015 6:32:12 PM, Duration:5 min 22 sec, Threat Scan, Completed, 0 Malware Detections, 0 Non-Malware Detections,
Update, 1/28/2015 7:03:00 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Scheduler, Malware Database, 2015.1.28.10, 2015.1.28.12,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:00 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:00 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopping,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:00 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopped,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:04 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Success,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:04 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 7:03:04 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,
Detection, 1/28/2015 7:57:50 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, IP, 94.102.52.36, 1900, Inbound, C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe,
Detection, 1/28/2015 7:57:50 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, IP, 94.102.52.36, 1900, Inbound, C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe,
Update, 1/28/2015 8:00:55 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Scheduler, Malware Database, 2015.1.28.12, 2015.1.29.1,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:55 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:55 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopping,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:55 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Stopped,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:59 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Refresh, Success,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:59 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Starting,
Protection, 1/28/2015 8:00:59 PM, SYSTEM, SKYNET, Protection, Malicious Website Protection, Started,

(end)

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FRST.txt

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  • Root Admin

Hello and :welcome:

Please read the following and post back the logs when ready and we'll see about getting you cleaned up.

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STEP 0

RKill is a program that was developed at BleepingComputer.com that attempts to terminate known malware processes

so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections.

When RKill runs it will kill malware processes and then removes incorrect executable associations and fixes policies

that stop us from using certain tools. When finished it will display a log file that shows the processes that were

terminated while the program was running.

As RKill only terminates a program's running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot

your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.

Instead, after running RKill you should immediately scan your computer using the requested scans I've included.

Please download Rkill by Grinler from one of the links below and save it to your desktop.

Link 1

Link 2

  • On Windows XP double-click on the Rkill desktop icon to run the tool.
  • On Windows Vista/Windows 7 or 8, right-click on the Rkill desktop icon and select Run As Administrator
  • A black DOS box will briefly flash and then disappear. This is normal and indicates the tool ran successfully.
  • If not, delete the file, then download and use the one provided in Link 2.
  • If it does not work, repeat the process and attempt to use one of the remaining links until the tool runs.
  • If the tool does not run from any of the links provided, please let me know.
  • Do not reboot the computer, you will need to run the application again.
STEP 01

Backup the Registry:

Modifying the Registry can create unforeseen problems, so it always wise to create a backup before doing so.

  • Please download ERUNT from one of the following links: Link1 | Link2 | Link3
  • ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.
  • Double click on erunt-setup.exe to Install ERUNT by following the prompts.
  • NOTE: Do not choose to allow ERUNT to add an Entry to the Startup folder. Click NO.
  • Start ERUNT either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup process.
  • Choose a location for the backup.
    • Note: the default location is C:\Windows\ERDNT which is acceptable.
  • Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are selected.
  • Click on OK
  • Then click on YES to create the folder.
  • Note: if it is necessary to restore the registry, open the backup folder and start ERDNT.exe
STEP 02

Please run a Threat Scan with MBAM. If you're unable to run or complete the scan as shown below please see the following: MBAM Clean Removal Process 2x

When reinstalling the program please try the latest version.

Right click and choose "Run as administrator" to open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and from the Dashboard please Check for Updates by clicking the Update Now... link

Open up Malwarebytes > Settings > Detection and Protection > Enable Scan for rootkit and Under Non Malware Protection set both PUP and PUM to Treat detections as malware.

Click on the SCAN button and run a Threat Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by clicking the Scan Now>> button.

Once completed please click on the History > Application Logs and find your scan log and open it and then click on the "copy to clipboard" button and post back the results on your next reply.

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Please go ahead and run through the following steps and post back the logs when ready.
 
STEP 04
Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

  • Shutdown your antivirus to avoid any conflicts.
  • Right click over JRT.exe and select Run as administrator on Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click on XP.
  • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
  • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete.
  • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
  • Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next reply message
  • When completed make sure to re-enable your antivirus


STEP 05
Lets clean out any adware now: (this will require a reboot so save all your work)

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.
  • When it's done you'll see: Pending: Please uncheck elements you don't want removed.
  • Now click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
  • Look over the log especially under Files/Folders for any program you want to save.
  • If there's a program you may want to save, just uncheck it from AdwCleaner.
  • If you're not sure, post the log for review. (all items found are adware/spyware/foistware)
  • If you're ready to clean it all up.....click the Clean button.
  • 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.
  • Items that are deleted are moved to the Quarantine Folder: C:\AdwCleaner\Quarantine
  • To restore an item that has been deleted:
  • Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want restored > now click on Restore.


STEP 06
Please open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and from the Dashboard please Check for Updates by clicking the Update Now... link
Open up Malwarebytes > Settings > Detection and Protection > Enable Scan for rootkits, Under Non Malware Protection set both PUP and PUM to Treat detections as malware.
Click on the SCAN button and run a Threat Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by clicking the Scan Now>> button. Remove any threats found
Once completed please click on the History > Application Logs and find your scan log and open it and then click on the "copy to clipboard" button and post back the results on your next reply.


STEP 07
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Please go here to run the online antivirus scannner from ESET.

  • 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
  • Click on Advanced Settings and ensure these options are ticked:
    • Scan for potentially unwanted applications
    • Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    • Enable Anti-Stealth Technology


    [*]Click Scan [*]Wait for the scan to finish [*]If any threats were found, click the 'List of found threats' , then click Export to text file.... [*]Save it to your desktop, then please copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.


STEP 08
Please download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit

  • Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
  • Press the 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 also makes another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply as well.

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I come back with good news. I ran JRT and Adwcleaner and it found two things. I haven't seen the message from Malwarebytes or svchost ever since. I believe it has fixed the issue. I will keep a close eye on my system though.
 

I have attached the log files (JRT and Adwcleaner)  to my post. Did you guys look into the FRST log file(s) I posted up on the original post?

AdwCleanerS1.txt

JRT.txt

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Yes I've looked at your logs but as we go along we need new logs as things change and the logs let us know what's going on.

 

Please go into Control Panel, Add/Remove and uninstall ALL versions of Java and then run the following.
 
Please download JavaRa-1.16 and save it to your computer.

  • Double click to open the zip file and then select all and choose Copy.
  • Create a new folder on your Desktop named RemoveJava and paste the files into this new folder.
  • Quit all browsers and other running applications.
  • Right-click on JavaRa.exe in RemoveJava folder and choose Run as administrator to start the program.
  • From the drop-down menu, choose English and click on Select.
  • JavaRa will open; click on Remove Older Versions to remove the older versions of Java installed on your computer.
  • Click Yes when prompted. When JavaRa is done, a notice will appear that a logfile has been produced. Click OK.
  • A logfile will pop up. Please save it to a convenient location and post it in your next reply.

Next:
 
Please Run TFC by OldTimer to clear temporary files:
  • Download TFC from here and save it to your desktop.
  • http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe
  • Close any open programs and Internet browsers.
  • Double click TFC.exe to run it on XP (for Vista and Windows 7 right click and choose "Run as administrator") and once it opens click on the Start button on the lower left of the program to allow it to begin cleaning.
  • Please be patient as clearing out temp files may take a while.
  • Once it completes you may be prompted to restart your computer, please do so.
  • Once it's finished you may delete TFC.exe from your desktop or save it for later use for the cleaning of temporary files.


 
 

Next,

Restart the computer and run a new set of FRST logs. Make sure you place a check mark in the Addition.txt check box.

 

 

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

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system.
You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit

  • 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 also makes another log (Addition.txt). Please copy and paste it to your reply as well.


 

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