Adware Problem, please help

[fingerling]

Hi guys, in the last 2 months my computer has been infected by some sort of adware, I've tried a lot of way to get rid of them, including get to diagnostic startup, AdwCleaner (found some adwares, removed them), restarted and logged in in normal mode then reset chrome setting, still didn't work.

Here's an example (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoIk54Lcs7Q&feature=youtu.be

When I access 9GAG, surf normally, then it automatically gets to the detailed post even when I didn't do anything (look at 0:32).

In some webpages, Kaspersky Internet Security popped up this notification: http://imgur.com/a/GK857

When I create Facebook ad, the pop-up (not sure if it's the right word) is overlapped by other layers:  http://imgur.com/a/OakUn

I even reinstall Windows then fullscanned with KIS 2016, still didn't work. It's very frustrating.

Does anyone know the cure for this?

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[AdvancedSetup]

Hello and

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

Before we proceed further, please read all of the following instructions carefully.
If there is anything that you do not understand kindly ask before proceeding.
If needed, please print out these instructions.

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STEP 01
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.

[fingerling]

Hi Ron! I have read and will try your advises as soon as possible! Thank you for your kindness!

[AdvancedSetup]

You're quite welcome @fingerling - go ahead and post the log when you have time.

 

[fingerling]

Hi Ron, I've done as you advised and here's the file log.

Scan Log.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

As you see, nothing found in that log. The error message shown though could be valid if a connection was to a site that was not setup correctly or if they were maybe running an advertisement that was fake .

Let's go ahead though and run some other scans on your system to make sure it's clean.

 

Please restart the computer first and then run the following steps and post back the logs when ready.

STEP 02
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 03

Fix with AdwCleaner

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your Desktop.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the Terms of use.
• Wait until the database is updated.
• Click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Your PC should reboot now.
• After reboot, logfile will be opened. Copy its content into your next reply.

Note: Reports will be saved in your system partition, usually at C:\Adwcleaner

STEP 04
Download Sophos Free Virus Removal Tool and save it to your desktop.
 

• Double click the icon and select Run
• Click Next
• Select I accept the terms in this license agreement, then click Next twice
• Click Install
• Click Finish to launch the program
• Once the virus database has been updated click Start Scanning
• If any threats are found click Details, then View Log file (bottom left-hand corner)
• Copy and paste the results in your reply
• Close the Notepad document, close the Threat Details screen, then click Start cleanup
• Click Exit to close the program
• If no threats were found, please confirm that result.

STEP 05
Please download the 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 the Scan button.
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it also makes another log (Addition.txt). If you've, run the tool before you need to place a check mark here.
• Please attach the Additions.txt log to your reply as well.

 

Thanks

[fingerling]

Hi Ron,

I followed until step 4, KIS detected Sophos Antivirus as a Malware, what should I do?

[fingerling]

And btw I often see loading icon like this one since my computer got into malware problems

[fingerling]

MBAM has recenty detected this 

[AdvancedSetup]

You need to temporarily disable your KAV antivirus to allow Sophos to run.

We'll get to the browser and icon, cursor issue soon. Yes, I'm aware you're having issues and why we're scanning your system.

Please continue and post the logs when ready.

Thank you again

Ron

 

[fingerling]

Hi Ron,

Here are all the logs you require. Thing is, some files have been located in my hard drive since ages (around 7 years). Just saying.

Addition.txt

Scan Log.txt

JRT.txt

AdwCleaner[C7].txt

SophosVirusRemovalTool.log

FRST.txt

[fingerling]

Hi Ron, I think the problem doesn't come from my hard drive, my phone has been infected also, ad appears right in the middle of the page I was reading.

[AdvancedSetup]

The programs can find things that are old or new. If it's affecting the phone too then it would have to be the router as that is the only common item. But it could just be cooincidence too. Let me have you reset the router though to make sure it's not an issue.

 

Please reveiw the following website and read it before continuing and then do a Hard Reset back to Factory Defaults for your router.
This information is only for resetting the router DO NOT erase, install, or update the firmware, just reset your router to factory defaults.

Reset And Reboot

Hard reset or 30/30/30

 

[fingerling]

Hi Ron! I reseted the router and the problem was solved! Thank you so much for your help! 

[AdvancedSetup]

You're quite welcome @fingerling

 

At this time there are no more signs of an infection on your system.
However, if you are still seeing any signs of an infection please let me know.

Let's go ahead and remove the tools and logs we've used during this process.

Most of the tools used are potentially dangerous to use unsupervised or if ran at the wrong time.
They are often updated daily so if you went to use them again in the future they would be outdated anyways.

The following procedures will implement some cleanup procedures to remove these tools.
 
Download Delfix from here and save it to your desktop. (you may already have this)

• Ensure Remove disinfection tools is checked.
• Click the Run button.
• Reboot

Any other programs or logs that are still remaining, you can manually delete. (right click.....Delete)
IE: RogueKiller.exe, RKreport.txt, RK_Quarantine folder, C:\FRST folder, FRST-OlderVersion folder, MBAR folder, etc....AdwCleaner > just run the program and click uninstall.

 
If there are any other left over Folders, Files, Logs then you can delete them on your own.
 
Please visit the following link to see how to delete old System Restore Points. Please delete all of them and create a new one at this time.
How to Delete System Protection Restore Points in Windows 7 and Windows 8

Remove all but the most recent Restore Point on Windows XP

As Java seems to get exploited on a regular basis I advise not using Java if possible but to at least disable java in your web browsers
How do I disable Java in my web browser? - Disable Java

A lot of reading here but if you take the time to read a bit of it you'll see why/how infections and general damage are so easily inflicted on the computer. There is also advice on how to prevent it and keep the system working well. Don't forget about good, solid backups of your data to an external drive that is not connected except when backing up your data. If you leave a backup drive connected and you do get infected it can easily damage, encrypt, delete, or corrupt your backups as well and then you'd lose all data.
Nothing is 100% bulletproof but with a little bit of education you can certainly swing things in your favor.

• How Malware Spreads - How did I get infected
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
• Avoiding those unwanted free applications
• A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
• IAC / Ask.com toolbars
• Malwarebytes Unpacked Blog

If you're not currently using Malwarebytes Premium then you may want to consider purchasing the product which can also help greatly reduce the risk of a future infection.