Removal instructions for OZIP

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What is OZIP?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that OZIP is a browser hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. This one also displays advertisements.

How do I know if my computer is affected by OZIP?

You may see this entry in your list of installed software:

and these warnings during install:

this Chrome extension:

these remarks in your Chrome settings:

and you will see this icon on your desktop:

How did OZIP get on my computer?

Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was bundled with other software.

How do I remove OZIP?

Our program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.

It is advisable however to run the built-in uninstaller first (see first screenshot).

• Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
• Double-click mbam-setup-version.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
  • Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium
  • Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan Now. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
• When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
• Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of OZIP?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes OZIP completely.
• If you are using Chrome, you may have to remove the Extension manually under Tools > Settings > Extensions. Remove the checkmark and click on the bin behind the OZIP entry.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware help protect me?

We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would have protected you against the OZIP hijacker. It would have warned you before the application could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

Technical details for experts

No visible signs in a HijackThis log.

Possible signs in FRST logs:

 CHR HomePage: Default -> search.ozipcompression.com/?oz=hp CHR NewTab: Default -> "chrome-extension://ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc/newtab.html" CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxp://search.ozipcompression.com/search.php?oz=ds&q={searchTerms} CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> ozipcompression.com CHR Extension: (OZIP) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc [2015-12-26] C:\Users\Public\Desktop\OZIP.lnk C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OZIP C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIPOZIP 1.3.36 (HKLM-x32\...\OZIP) (Version: 1.3.36 - Zoekyu Technology Limited)

Alterations made by the installer:

  Monitored program    YesSearch  Monitored on    26/12/2015 13:35:29  Pre-install snapshot name    26/12/2015 13:32:23  Post-install snapshot name    26/12/2015 13:35:26  Compare profile name    Default  Backup    Not found    Detected changes    File system      Folders created     :     7      Folders deleted    :     0      Files created          :   108      Files deleted         :     0      Files modified       :     3File system details [View: All details] (Selection)---------------------------------------------------    Adds the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP       Adds the file ChromeExtInstaller.exe"="02/09/2015 11:22, 337552 bytes, A       Adds the file ChromeExtUninstaller.exe"="02/09/2015 10:45, 272016 bytes, A       Adds the file descript.ion"="28/08/2015 12:12, 421 bytes, A       Adds the file Oz.dll"="01/09/2015 13:33, 1128080 bytes, A       Adds the file Oz.sfx"="01/09/2015 07:24, 208384 bytes, A       Adds the file OzCon.sfx"="01/09/2015 09:25, 184320 bytes, A       Adds the file OzG.exe"="01/09/2015 12:55, 431248 bytes, A       Adds the file OZIP.dll"="30/08/2015 14:34, 140944 bytes, A       Adds the file OZIP.exe"="02/09/2015 09:47, 850576 bytes, A       Adds the file OZIP-Search_v1.0.9.crx"="28/08/2015 12:12, 18945 bytes, A       Adds the file OZIPUninstall.exe"="03/09/2015 10:51, 3325072 bytes, A       Adds the file rlz_id.dll"="10/09/2015 11:17, 105104 bytes, A    Adds the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\Lang    Adds the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OZIP       Adds the file OZIP.lnk"="26/12/2015 13:33, 913 bytes, A       Adds the file Uninstall.lnk"="26/12/2015 13:33, 962 bytes, A    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0       Adds the file manifest.json"="18/12/2015 11:43, 1238 bytes, A       Adds the file newtab.html"="25/11/2015 15:52, 395 bytes, A    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\_metadata       Adds the file verified_contents.json"="18/12/2015 11:43, 1861 bytes, A    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\images    In the existing folder C:\Users\Public\Desktop       Adds the file OZIP.lnk"="26/12/2015 13:33, 895 bytes, ARegistry details [View: All details] (Selection)------------------------------------------------    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\OZIP]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\OZIP]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shellex\DragDropHandlers\OZIP]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Drive\shellex\DragDropHandlers]    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Drive\shellex\DragDropHandlers\OZIP]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\OZIP]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "OZIP Shell Extension"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}\InprocServer32]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\OZIP.dll"       "ThreadingModel"="REG_SZ", "Apartment"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\OZIP.exe]       "(Default)"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\OZIP.exe"       "Path"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved]       "{23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}"="REG_SZ", "OZIP Shell Extension"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OZIP]       "DisplayIcon"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\OZIP.exe"       "DisplayName"="REG_SZ", "OZIP 1.3.36"       "DisplayVersion"="REG_SZ", "1.3.36"       "EstimatedSize"="REG_DWORD", 7678       "InstallLocation"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"       "NoModify"="REG_DWORD", 1       "NoRepair"="REG_DWORD", 1       "Publisher"="REG_SZ", "Zoekyu Technology Limited"       "UninstallString"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\OZIPUninstall.exe"       "VersionMajor"="REG_DWORD", 1       "VersionMinor"="REG_DWORD", 3    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\OZIP]       "Path"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"       "Path32"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OZIP]       "Path"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"       "Path32"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files (x86)\OZIP\"

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malwarewww.malwarebytes.orgScan Date: 28/12/2015Scan Time: 09:56Logfile: mbamOZIP.txtAdministrator: YesVersion: 2.2.0.1020Malware Database: v2015.12.28.03Rootkit Database: v2015.12.26.01License: PremiumMalware Protection: DisabledMalicious Website Protection: EnabledSelf-protection: DisabledOS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1CPU: x64File System: NTFSUser: {username}Scan Type: Threat ScanResult: CompletedObjects Scanned: 313559Time Elapsed: 4 min, 47 secMemory: EnabledStartup: EnabledFilesystem: EnabledArchives: EnabledRootkits: EnabledHeuristics: EnabledPUP: EnabledPUM: EnabledProcesses: 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: 4PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\images, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], Files: 7PUP.Optional.Zoekyu, C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\OZIP.exe, Quarantined, [cda625854348b4821d7f7650c23f6e92], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\newtab.html, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\images\icon128.png, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\images\icon16.png, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\images\icon48.png, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], PUP.Optional.OZip, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\ggmokcfnebncoenahpbdcjpjbellpogc\1.0.9_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [9cd79f0b2962f640ca5f4978c143946c], Physical Sectors: 0(No malicious items detected)(end)

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