Repeated malware detection - Outbound Connection type

[baalfanboy]

Malwarebytes repeatedly tries to block a AppLaunch.exe file, and it blocks it maybe 4 times every minute. Reason why is because I tried to scan a cracked file into VirusTotal, and ended up installing the setup instead, which resulted in the repeated blocking.

How do I make this message go away? I'm not sure what files are needed to help resolve this, so please ask me for whatever is needed to resolve this issue.

[baalfanboy]

I forgot to include this, but I also scanned with malwarebytes a few times and got 0 malware detected.

[MKDB]

Hello @baalfanboy  and 

 

My name is MKDB and I will assist you.

 

• Please follow the steps in the given order and post back the logs as an attachment when ready. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
• Temporarily disable your antivirus or other security software first. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed.
• Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed.
• As English is not my native language, please do not use slang or idoms. It may be hard for me to understand.

 

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

• Removing malware can be unpredictable
• 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".
• Cracked or hacked or pirated programs are not only illegal, but also will make a computer a malware victim. Having such programs installed, is the easiest way to get infected. It is the leading cause of ransomware encryptions. It is at times also big source of current trojan infections. Please uninstall them now, if any are here, before we start the cleaning procedure.

 

 

16 hours ago, baalfanboy said:

Malwarebytes repeatedly tries to block a AppLaunch.exe file, and it blocks it maybe 4 times every minute. Reason why is because I tried to scan a cracked file into VirusTotal, and ended up installing the setup instead, which resulted in the repeated blocking.

Please delete all cracked files now! Thank you!

 

 

Step 1

Please download the suitable version of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) and save it to your desktop: 32bit | 64bit

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens, click Yes to disclaimer.
• Check the box in front of Shortcut.txt.
• Press the Scan button.
• FRST will create three logs (FRST.txt + Addition.txt + Shortcut.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
• Please attach these logfiles to your next reply.

 

 

[MKDB]

Hi @baalfanboy,

do you still need help? If so, please follow my instructions and post the logfiles.

Thank you.

[baalfanboy]

Hi, I am so sorry for not responding to you, but my issue got resolved later that day, and I forgot to go back here to respond. Sorry again for taking up your time, and thank you for responding (:

[MKDB]

Thank you for your feedback @baalfanboy.

 

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Thank you.

 

 

As this topic seems to be solved, I do not follow it any longer.

Take care! 🙂