ZoomX.exe, ZoomE.exe. Need help removing the programs

[dariustheodor]

Hi. Recently, I have tried to install a cracked version of Filmora X. Since then, weird notifications started to pop up at 15 minute intervals, in which a certain ZoomX.exe and ZoomE.exe have no compatibility with the 64-bit version of Windows. I have discovered that they are trojan coin miners, but I do not know how to remove them. I've tried deleting them, but they just pop back in. Thanks in advance. 

[MKDB]

Hello @dariustheodor  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.

• Searching, detecting and removing malware isn't instantaneous, please be patient. Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".
• Only run the tools I guide you to.
• Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.
• 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.

 

 

 

Step 1

• If you already have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installed, then open Malwarebytes and click on the Scan button. It will automatically check for updates and run a Threat Scan.
• If you don't have Malwarebytes installed or if you don't run the newest version yet, please download it from here and install it.
• Once the MBAM dashboard opens, click on Settings (gear icon).
• Click on Security tab and make sure that all four Scan options are enabled.
• Close Settings and click on the Scan button on the dashboard.
• Once the scan is completed make sure you have it quarantine any detections it finds.
• If no detections were found click on the Save results drop-down, then the Export to TXT button and save the file as a Text file to your desktop.
• If there were detections then once the quarantine has completed click on the View report button, then click the Export drop-down, then the Export to TXT  button, and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find and attach that log on your next reply.
• If the computer restarted to quarantine you can access the logs from the Detection History, then the History tab. Highlight the most recent scan and double-click to open it. Then click the Export drop-down, then the Export to TXT  button, and save the file as a Text file to your desktop or other location you can find and paste that log on your next reply.
• If Malwarebytes won't run, then please skip to the next step and let me know in your next reply that the scanner would not run.

 

 

 

Step 2

Please download AdwCleaner and save it to your desktop.

• Double-click to run it.
• Accept the End User License Agreement.
• Click Scan Now.
• When finished, if items are found please click Next / Quarantine.
• Maybe your PC will be rebooted, AdwCleaner will be opened automatically.
• Click View Log File.
• AdwCleaner will open one log (AdwCleaner[Cxx].txt).
• Please paste the log to your next reply.

 

 

 

Step 3

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.

 

 

 

[dariustheodor]

Thanks. I'll follow your instructions as soon as I can, then message you the results. 

 

[MKDB]

Thanks @dariustheodor.

It's late here in Germany, time to go to bed now.

I'll review your log files tomorrow and help you.

[dariustheodor]

Ok @MKDB

Thanks so much. You are saving me.

[dariustheodor]

Hello @MKDB. I've completed your steps and attaching the logs. Thank you again and I am waiting for further information. Addition.txtShortcut.txtAdwCleaner[C00].txtFRST.txt

report.txt

[MKDB]

Hi @dariustheodor,

thanks for those logfiles.

Let me know if Zoomx.exe is still showing after these two steps. Please be patient.

 

 

Step 1

• Please download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the location where you ran FRST from ( C:\Users\User\Downloads\ ).

Note: It's important that both files, FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

• Close all open programs and save your work.
• Run FRST again.
• Press the Fix button only once and wait. Please be patient.
• If the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
• FRST will create one log now (Fixlog.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
• Please attach this logfile to your next reply.

 

 

Step 2

• Please download the Malwarebytes Support Tool (MBST).
• Run MBST.
• In the left navigation pane of MBST, click Advanced.
• In the Advanced Options, click Gather Logs. A status diagram displays the tool is Getting logs from your machine.
• A zip file named mbst-grab-results.zip will be saved to your desktop, please upload that file on your next reply.

 

 

 

fixlist.txt

[dariustheodor]

Thanks @MKDB

I’ll follow these steps as soon as I get home and then reply with the results. 

[dariustheodor]

Ok, @MKDB, 

I have finished your steps. Attaching the files. The notifications stopped appearing and there is no sign of ZoomX.exe or ZoomE.exe. Thank you so much for the help. 

Fixlog.txtmbst-grab-results.zip

[MKDB]

Thanks for your cooperation @dariustheodor.

 

From your logfile:

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. 👍

 

 

Let's do a final check, please.

 

Step 1

The Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSS) is a free Microsoft stand-alone virus scanner that can be used to scan for & remove malware or potentially unwanted software from a system.

• The download links & the how-to-run-the tool are at this link at Microsoft.
• Please let me know the results of this scan.
• Run a Quick Scan.
• The log is named MSERT.log.
• The log will be at%SYSTEMROOT%\debug\msert.log which in most cases is

C:\Windows\debug\msert.log

• Please attach that log with your next reply.

 

 

[dariustheodor]

Hello, @MKDB,

Sorry for the late hour. I did the scan and attached the log below. There is no sign left of the viruses. Thank you so much for the time you dedicated and for the help you gave me. Thank you again and have a good night. 

 

msert.log

 

 

Edited May 28, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
Fixed attachment placement

[MKDB]

Hi @dariustheodor,

only a configuration of the Defender, that was not optimal for security, was detected. Everything seems to be fine.

 

 

Thank you for your cooperation, we're done.

 

Final Step

• Right-Click on FRST64 and choose Rename.
• Rename FRST64 into Uninstall.
• Run Uninstall.
• FRST and it’s files/folders will be deleted.
• If the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restarts normally.

 

 

 

 

A few final recommendations:

1. Recommend using a Password Manager for all websites, etc. that require a password. Never use the same password on more than one site.
   https://www.howtogeek.com/240255/password-managers-compared-lastpass-vs-keepass-vs-dashlane-vs-1password/
2. Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/
3. Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download
4. Keep your Operating System up to date and current at all times - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2
5. Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ 
6. Please consider installing the following Content Blockers for your Web browsers if you haven't done so already. This will help improve overall security

Malwarebytes Browser Guard

•   Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee
•   Microsoft Edge: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413298736787-Install-Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-on-Microsoft-Edge-browser
•   Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/

uBlock Origin

• Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm 
• Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak 
• Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin

 

Further reading if you like to keep up on the malware threat scene: Malwarebytes Blog  https://blog.malwarebytes.com/

Hopefully, we've been able to assist you with correcting your system issues.

Thank you for using Malwarebytes.

 

 

 

[MKDB]

Glad we could help.

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Thank you.

 

 

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