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Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x64) Version: 29-05.2019
Ran by kelly (30-05-2019 11:01:59)
Running from C:\Users\kelly\Desktop
Boot Mode: Normal

================== Search Registry: "floridian.lnk;floridianfloridian.lnk" ===========


===================== Search result for "floridian.lnk" ==========

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridianfloridian.lnk"="0x0300000009070AA6980FD501"

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridian.lnk"="0x03000000F5A6F4A8980FD501"


===================== Search result for "floridianfloridian.lnk" ==========

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridianfloridian.lnk"="0x0300000009070AA6980FD501"

====== End of Search ======

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Hi,
Copy all the text IN THE QUOTE BOX below to notepad. Save it as fixme.reg to your desktop.
Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved Right click the .reg file and allow it to merge with the registry.


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridianfloridian.lnk"=-
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridian.lnk"=-
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2565066577-4024063832-252566065-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\StartupFolder]
"floridianfloridian.lnk"=-

Restart the computer when completed.

You can delete the fixme.reg file when done.
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How is the computer running now?

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Hi,

Sorry for this delay I was away yesterday.

I have been requested by an expert to get more information on this infection.

Please download the attached Fixlist.txt file to  the same folder where the Farbar tool is running from.
The location is listed in the 3rd line of the FRST.txt log you have submitted.

Run FRST and click Fix only once and wait.

The Computer will restart when the fix is completed.

It will create a log (Fixlog.txt) please post it to your reply.
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Please post the Fixlog.txt

p.s.

Please run the Farbar program and let it update. It will not take very long.

Post fresh FRST.TXT and Addition.txt logs for my review.

 

 

 

 

 

fixlist.txt

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There is still a problem with Chrome browser using multiple proccesses (10+). It doesn't seem to be using the memory in the same way, though. It still makes me very nervous because this malware has already  resulted in someone trying to take money from our Paypal and Amazon accounts as well as our bank and retirement accounts.

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Hi,

Chrome will open as many processes it needs to work.

I have only one chrome Windows open but my task manager reports 6 processes.

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If you do not have any other issues with this computer your are safe.

For your peace of  mind run this scan.

Please download Sophos Virus Removal Tool and save it to your computer's Desktop.

  • Right-click the icon and select Run as administrator.
  • Click Yes to accept any security warnings that may appear.
  • Click the Next button.
  • Select 'I accept the terms in the license agreement', then click Next twice.
  • Click the Install button and wait until the installation is complete.
  • Click the Finish button. The tool created a shortcut icon on the Desktop of your computer.
  • Now, double-click the Sophos Virus Removal Tool shortcut icon to run the tool.
  • Click Yes to accept any security warnings that may appear.
  • After it updates and a "Start Scanning" button appears in the lower right:
    • Disconnect from the Internet or physically unplug your Internet cable connection.
    • Close all open programs, scheduling/updating tasks and background processes that might activate during the scan including the screensaver.
    • Temporarily disable your anti-virus and real-time anti-spyware protection.



Windows Vista and above:
C:\ProgramData\Sophos\Sophos Virus Removal Tool\Logs\SophosVirusRemovalTool.log
 
Please post the contents of the log in your next reply and note any errors encountered.
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p.s.
You can also make sure you are using strong passwords for your added security.

How secure is my Password.
https://howsecureismypassword.net/

Create strong passwords,
https://www.howtogeek.com/195430/how-to-create-a-strong-password-and-remember-it/

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