Downloader.la

[Plainbum]

From time to time, I get alerts from Malwarebytes that Chrome is trying to connect to Downloader.LA
Why is this happening?
 

[Plainbum]

5 minutes ago, Plainbum said:

From time to time, I get alerts from Malwarebytes that Chrome is trying to connect to Downloader.LA
Why is this happening?  THis happens often when I'm shopping at AMazon.com
 

[Maurice Naggar]

Hello.      

My name is Maurice.  I will guide you.   I do need a set of reports as listed below.  Keep in mind the Block actions are keeping your pc safe.  Reports will show me what all is going on.

I will guide you along on looking for potential malware. Lets keep these principles as we go along.

• Removing malware can be unpredictable
• ...things can go very wrong!
• Backup
• any files that cannot be replaced. You can copy them to a CD/DVD, external drive or a USB-storage drive or flash/thumb drive
• Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.
• Only run the tools I guide you to.
• Do not run online games while case is on-going. Do not do any free-wheeling web-surfing.
• The removal of malware isn't instantaneous, please be patient.
• Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".

Your topic will be closed if you haven't replied within 4 days!
If I have not replied to your last post after 36 hours, please then send me a P M.

 

The first thing I need is to get a set of reports & logs from the Malwarebytes for Windows application.

 

That is the first step.  I will then review and use that to guide us along.

Please  set File Explorer to SHOW ALL folders, all files, including Hidden ones.  Use OPTION ONE or TWO of this article

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7078-turn-off-show-all-folders-windows-10-navigation-pane.html

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I would like a report set for review.   This is a report only.

Please download MALWAREBYRES MBST Support Tool

Once you start it click Advanced >>> then   Gather Logs

 Have patience till the run has finished.

Upload an archive once it is done. Attach the mbst-grab-results.zip from the Desktop.

 

• Please attach  mbst-grab-results.zip    to your reply , like displayed here.

To send  ( upload)   attachments please click the "ADD Files"  link . Then browse to where your file is located and select it and click the Open button.

 

 

The set of data from the report will provide much needed information.

Please always attach reports as we go along.

Cheers.

[Plainbum]

THanks for the help Maurice!
I private messaged you my file, did you get it?
 

[Maurice Naggar]

Hi.  No I did not.  Nothing there from you.   Just by the way, do not fret over attaching zip file here.  There is limited controlled access to files attached here.

[Plainbum]

mbst-grab-results.zip

[Maurice Naggar]

Thank you very much for the report. I would like you to start with what follows.
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Do as much as possible of all the steps on this one linked-post of mine. Just keep going down the liast & do as much as you can.

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/280326-roshur-has-omnatuorcom-block-notice/?do=findComment&comment=1485972
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Do a new scan with Malwarebytes for Windows.

Do a Check for Update using the Malwarebytes Settings >> General tab.

See this Support Guide https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042187934-Check-for-updates-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows

When it shows a new version available, Accept it and let it proceed forward.  Be sure it succeeds.

If prompted to do a Restart, just please follow all directions.

Let me know how that goes.    Next, the Malwarebytes scan.

Then click the Security tab.  Scroll down and lets be sure the line in SCAN OPTIONs for

"Scan for rootkits" is ON 👈   Click it to get it ON if it does not show a blue-color .

 

Next, click the small x on the Settings line to go to the main Malwarebytes Window.   Next click the blue button marked Scan.

 

When the scan phase is done, be real sure you Review and have all detected lines items check-marked on each line on the left. That too is very critical.

>>>>>>      👉      You can actually click the topmost left  check-box  on the very top line to get ALL lines  ticked   ( all selected).         <<<<     💢

 

Please double verify you have that TOP  check-box tick marked.   and that then, all lines have a tick-mark

 

Then click on Quarantine  button.

 

Then, locate the Scan run report;  export out a copy;  & then attach in with your  reply.
See https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038479194-View-Reports-and-History-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-v4

😉

[Plainbum]

Can't you just tell me why download her dad la is being cited as a malicious site?

I'm not looking to clean my system. I want to know I'm getting alerted for this one website.

[Plainbum]

Can't you just tell me why download.LA is being cited as a malicious site?

 

I'm not looking to clean my system. I want to know I'm getting alerted for this one website.

[Maurice Naggar]

I do not know / cannot tell what it is with downloader.la

However, I highly encourage you to do what I last suggested.  It is to your pc's & your benefit to do that.   Further, I am working on a custom script for cleanup & housekeeping that I will be relaying to you for your action.  

[Maurice Naggar]

Next, a custom script to do  checks & some  cleanups. There is a very suspect dll file that needs removal SECOPatcher.dll

There is a vsocklib.dll referenced & configured with The Winsock stack that needs removal.

We will use FRSTENGLISH.exe  on the Downloads folder to run a custom script.    The system will be rebooted after the script has run.

This custom script is for  Plainbum  only / for this machine only.

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Take these actions so that Windows 11 is set to show all hidden files and folders.
Open File Explorer from the taskbar.

Select View > Show > Hidden items.

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This custom script has some specific things, plus some general aspect to help the system overall.  Hoping it will not exceed 60 minutes in execute time.

NOTE-1:  This script will  run a scan using System File Checker to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. .  It will run the Windows DISM tool to check the system.  It will rebuild the Winsock.  

It will attempt to update the Windows Defender antivirus and to run a quick scan in batch mode & to get a diagnostic readout of its status.

NOTE-2: As part of this fix all temporary files will be removed. If you have any open web pages that have not been bookmarked please make sure you bookmark them now as all open applications will be automatically closed. 

The following directories are emptied:

• Windows Temp
• Users Temp folders
• Edge, IE, FF, Chrome,  and Opera  & BRAVE caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History
• Recently opened files cache
• Flash Player cache
• Java cache
• Steam HTML cache
• Explorer thumbnail and icon cache
• Recycle Bin

Important: items are permanently deleted. They are not moved to quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns please ask before running this fix.

•  
• Please be sure to Close any open work files, documents,  any apps you started yourself  before starting this.

 

• If there are any CD / DVD / or USB-flash-thumb or USB-storage drives attached,  please disconnect any of those.
• Please save the (attached file named) FIXLIST.txt   to the   user Downloads  folder

Fixlist.txt                  <<< - - - - -

Then, Start the Windows Explorer and then, go  to the Downloads   folder.

RIGHT click on FRSTENGLISH.exe    and select RUN as Administrator and allow it to proceed.  Reply YES when prompted to allow to run.
  to run the tool. If the tool warns you the version is outdated, please download and run the updated version.
IF Windows prompts you about running this, select YES to allow it to proceed.

• IF you get a block message from Windows about this tool......

               click line More info information on that screen
               and click button Run anyway on next screen.

• on the FRST window:

Click the Fix button just once, and wait.

 

PLEASE have lots and lots of patience when this starts. You will see a green progress bar start. Lots of patience. 
If you receive a message that a reboot is required, please make sure you allow it to restart normally.
The tool will complete its run after restart.
When finished, the tool will make a log ( Fixlog.txt) in the same location from where it was run.

Please attach the FIXLOG.txt with your next reply later, at your next opportunity.  This here is not a one-shot-cure-all.  There will be more to do later.  Stick with me.

Edited January 23, 2022 by Maurice Naggar

[Maurice Naggar]

Good morning. I hope you are doing well.  Is there status news ?

[Plainbum]

Can't you just tell me why download.LA is being cited as a malicious site?

 

 

 

I'm not looking to clean my system. I want to know I'm getting alerted for this one website.

[Maurice Naggar]

Hi.  I have no more information than what you have & what Malwarebytes app shows you. You may want to make a new post at this link https://forums.malwarebytes.com/forum/123-website-blocking/  and put something like "inquiry" on both the subject line & in the body of the post. That section is monitored by Malwarebytes web protection team and they may be able to provide you some added insight.  Then, seeing as how you wish no further assist here, I will mark this thread here for closure.  I wish you well.