Reoccuring "Website blocked due to Malware/Trojan" message

[Asheesh]

Hi there,

Seen several other users dealing with the same issue as me, would appreciate some guidance as to how to resolve this issue in my case.

Cheers

 

AdwCleaner[C01].txt Exported summary.txt Report Website Blocked.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello  and        @Asheesh

 

My screen name is AdvancedSetup and I will assist you with your system issues.
 

Let's keep these principles as we proceed. Make sure to read the entire post below first.

• Please follow all steps in the provided order and post back all requested logs
• Please attach all log files to your post, unless otherwise requested
• Temporarily disable your antivirus or other security software first. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans have been completed.
• Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the software below if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed.
• Searching, detecting, and removing malware isn't instantaneous and there is no guarantee to repair every system.
• Before we start, please make sure that you have an external backup, not connected to this system, of all private data.
• Do not run online games while the case is ongoing. Do not do any free-wheeling or risky web-surfing.
• Only run the tools I guide you to use. Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs while I'm working with you.
• Cracked, Hacked, or Pirated programs are not only illegal but also can make a computer a malware victim. Having such programs installed is the easiest way to get infected. It is the leading cause of ransomware encryption. It is at times also a big source of current Trojan infections. If there are any on the system you should uninstall them before we proceed.
• Please be patient and stick with me until I give you the "all clear". We don't want to waste your time, please don't waste ours.
• If your system is running Discord, please be sure to Exit it while this case is ongoing.

 

 

Are you 100% sure this file is valid and from Steam
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\cef\cef.win7x64\steamwebhelper.exe

Can  you please upload it to https://virustotal.com and have them scan it and then post back the link to the scan?

 

[Asheesh]

Here's the link

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/fbd8fa4f9d8109b61238040a4da9c139479f6c3941c9124ca17f6e77bd5778a1

[Asheesh]

For further context the same message will come up with Firefox, Discord and Epic Games Launcher on app launch.

[AdvancedSetup]

Okay, let me get some other logs please. @Asheesh

To begin, please do the following so that we may take a closer look at your system

NOTE: The tools and the information obtained are safe and not harmful to your privacy or your computer, please allow the programs to run if blocked by your system.

• Download the Malwarebytes Support Tool
• In your Downloads folder, open the mb-support-x.x.x.xxx.exe file
• In the User Account Control pop-up window, click Yes to continue the installation
• Run the MBST Support Tool
• In the left navigation pane of the Malwarebytes Support Tool, 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

Thank you

 

[Asheesh]

Here's the Zipmbst-grab-results.zip

[AdvancedSetup]

Please temporarily uninstall Bitdefender AV and restart the computer. Then get me new FRST logs.

 

 

Please download 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). Please attach it to your reply as well.

 

FRST.TXT
ADDITION.TXT

 

Thank you

 

 

[Asheesh]

Sorry thought I had removed all of Bitdefender when I uninstalled it haha

Here's the Logs:

 

Addition.txt FRST.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Please make sure that ALL browsers are fully exited out of and closed along with any other running applications, then run the following fix.

Once the fix has been completed, please attach the FIXLOG.TXT file.

 

Please download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop or location where you ran FRST from.
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST or FRST64, and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

Please make sure you disable any real-time antivirus or security software before running this script. Once completed, make sure you re-enable it.

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on this particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system that cannot be undone.

Run FRST or FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt) or wherever you ran FRST from. Please attach or post it to your next reply.

Note: If the tool warned you about an outdated version please download and run the updated version.

NOTE-1:  This fix will run a scan to check that all Microsoft operating system files are valid and not corrupt and attempt to correct any invalid files. It will also run a disk check on the restart to ensure disk integrity. Depending on the speed of your computer this fix may take 30 minutes or more.

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. Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies will also be removed. The use of an external password manager is highly recommended instead of using your browser to store passwords.

NOTE-3: As part of this fix it will also reset the network to default settings including the firewall. If you have custom firewall rules you need to save please export or save them first before running this fix.

The following directories are emptied:

• Windows Temp
• Users Temp folders
• Edge, IE, FF, Chrome, and Opera caches, HTML5 storages, Cookies and History
• Recently opened files cache
• Discord cache
• Java cache
• Steam HTML cache
• Explorer thumbnail and icon cache
• BITS transfer queue (qmgr*.dat files)
• 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.

The system will be rebooted after the fix has run.

fixlist.txt

Thanks

 

 

[Asheesh]

Sweet, ran through that, here's the fixlogFixlog.txt.

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Please run the following updated FIXLIST.TXT file and post back the new FIXLOG.TXT when done.

fixlist.txt

Thanks

 

[Asheesh]

Here's the fixlog   Fixlog.txt

Thanks heaps for your help!

[AdvancedSetup]

Please open Windows Defender and remove these path exclusions @Asheesh

C:\Program Files (x86)
C:\ProgramData

 

How to Add or Remove Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5924-add-remove-microsoft-defender-antivirus-exclusions-windows-10-a.html

 

Then run a Quick Scan with Windows Defender and let me know if it finds anything

 

 

[AdvancedSetup]

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