Help - Infected by Lazzarus trojan

[BreadmanYan]

Hello,

So last night I downloaded this supicious password encrypted file, and all of a sudden my chrome and discord closed out. Upon reopening, my discord was logged out, as was my protonmail.

Here are the two logs, is there anything I can do to see to cleanse my computer?

FRST.txt Addition.txt

Edited March 14 by BreadmanYan

[1PW]

Hello @BreadmanYan and welcome back:

While you are waiting for the next qualified/approved malware removal expert helper to weigh in on your topic, and even though you may have run the following Malwarebytes utility, or its subsets, please carefully follow these instructions:

1. Download the Malwarebytes Support Tool.
2. In your Downloads folder, open the mb-support-x.x.x.xxx.exe file.
3. In the User Account Control (UAC) pop-up window, click Yes to continue the installation.
4. Run the MBST Support Tool.
5. In the left navigation pane of the Malwarebytes Support Tool, click Advanced.
6. In the Advanced Options, click only Gather Logs. A status diagram displays the tool is Getting logs from your computer.
7. A zip file named mbst-grab-results.zip will be saved to the Public desktop, please attach that file in your next reply to this topic. Please do NOT copy and paste.

For the short time between when you post the diagnostic logs, and when your helper weighs in, please take no further self-directed remedial actions that will invalidate the diagnostic logs you will have sent.

Thank you.

[BreadmanYan]

mbst-grab-results.zip

[Maurice Naggar]

Hello  

I will guide you along on looking for remaining 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.
• Cracked or 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.
• Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".
• If your system is running Discord, please be sure to Exit out of it while this case is on-going.

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.

Select View → Show → File name extensions

Start Malwarebytes. Click Settings ( gear ) icon. Next, lets make real sure that Malwarebytes does NOT register with Windows Security Center

Click the Security Tab. Scroll down to

"Windows Security Center"

Click the selection to the left  for the line "Always register Malwarebytes in the Windows Security Center".
{ We want that to be set as Off   .... be sure that line's  radio-button selection is all the way to the Left.  thanks. }

This will not affect any real-time protection of the Malwarebytes for Windows    😃.

Close Malwarebytes.

>

Do a custom scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus 

Just want to do a visual check in Windows Security to see (visually) that Microsoft Defender is on , and to do a Custom scan.

From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Update and Security.

Next, look at the left-side menu & select Windows Security

Next, In Windows Security section: Click on the grey button Open Windows Security

Now, click on the shield Virus and threat protection

Look to see that Microsoft Defender is shown & available for use.

On the next display, look at all the options.  Look down the list and see "Check for Updates" .

You should click on that to have the system check for updates for Windows Defender.  Watch & wait for that to complete.

Please also note that the Scan options (all) can be displayed by clicking on Scan options.   Click that & select CUSTOM scan & then pick the C drive  & have it go forward.

Once it has started the scan phase, you can go take a long break.   Let me know the results.

[BreadmanYan]

40 minutes ago, Maurice Naggar said:

Hello  

I will guide you along on looking for remaining 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.
• Cracked or 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.
• Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear".
• If your system is running Discord, please be sure to Exit out of it while this case is on-going.

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.

Select View → Show → File name extensions

Followed your instructions and I'm running the scan now. I hope whatever this is hasn't spread to my phone, because I have no way of knowing how to fix that for now.
EDIT: Scan completed.

Edited March 14 by BreadmanYan

[BreadmanYan]

1 hour ago, Maurice Naggar said:

 

• Cracked or 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

Where do I find the last remnants of any cracked programs?

[AdvancedSetup]

1 minute ago, BreadmanYan said:

Where do I find the last remnants of any cracked programs?

If you run an ESET antivirus scan it will check to find quite a few automatically for you. @BreadmanYan

 

 

Please run the following ESET Online Scanner and perform a Full Scan

 

Click the following link to save the installer for ESET Online Scanner

https://download.eset.com/com/eset/tools/online_scanner/latest/esetonlinescanner.exe

• It will start a download of "esetonlinescanner.exe"
• Save the file to your system, such as the Downloads folder, or else to the Desktop.
• Go to the saved file, and double click it to get started. 
• When presented with the initial ESET screen, click on "Get Started". Read and accept the Terms of use
• On the "Before we start..." screen chose if you want to send anonymous data and if you want to provide feedback or not, then click Continue
• When prompted for scan type, Click on the Full Scan button
• Enable  ( select )   the radio selection "Enable ESET to detect and quarantine potentially unwanted applications"   and click the Start scan button.
• Have patience.  The entire process may take a few hours or more.
• When the scan is completed, if something was found, it will show a screen with the number of detected items.  If so, click the button marked “View detected results”.
• Click The blue “Save scan log” to save the log and give it a name and location you remember.
• If something was removed and you know it is a false postive, you may click on the blue ”Restore cleaned files”  ( in blue, at the bottom).
• Press Continue when all done.  You should click to turn off the offer for “periodic scanning”.
• Enable "Delete application data on closing" - You do not need to submit feedback unless you want to. Simply ignore and close the program.

 

Note: If you do need to do a File Restore from ESET please follow the directions below

[KB2915] Restore files quarantined by the ESET Online Scanner version 3

https://support.eset.com/en/kb2915-restore-files-quarantined-by-the-eset-online-scanner

 

Please attach the ESET scan log you saved at the end to your next reply

 

[BreadmanYan]

scanlog.txt

[BreadmanYan]

As of detection, the hamburger menu in my youtube disappeared for some reason.

scanlog.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

No problem @Maurice Naggar will be back with you shortly to follow up I'm sure @BreadmanYan

 

[Maurice Naggar]

Please run the following custom script. Read all of this before you start. Please Close all open work.

Once the script-run has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply

Farbar program :  is FRSTENGLISH.exe

Please download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to C:\Users\Adrii\Downloads

Fixlist.txt < - - - -

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

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.

Use File Explorer to go to the Downloads folder

RIGHT-Click on   FRSTENGLISH and select

RUN as Administrator

and reply YES to allow it to go forward to start.

That is important so that this run has Elevated Administrator rights !!

NEXT 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 Downloads folder (Fixlog.txt) . 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 custom script 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 reset the Winsock.  It will attempt to clear all Cache and history on web browsers. Depending on the speed of your computer this fix may take 40-50 minutes or more.

The system will be rebooted after the fix has run. Attach FIXLOG.txt with next reply.

[BreadmanYan]

This fixlog? I was able to delete the trojan from eset's quarantine folder.

Fixlog.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

The custom-run is good. It included a run of Windows' System File Checker, which made corrections. "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner 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 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download

 

Look on Scan Options & select  CUSTOM scan  & then select the C drive to be scanned.

Then start the scan. Have lots of patience. Once you start the scan & you see it started, then leave it be.  

• Once you see it has started, take a long long break;  walk away.  Do not pay credence if you see some intermediate early flash messages on screen display.  The only things that count are the End result at the end of the run.
• Again, any on-screen display about repeat 'infection' is not to be relied on.  Ignore those.
• We only rely on the end result that is on the log-report-file.

 

This is likely to run for many hours   ( depending on number of files on your machine & the speed of hardware.)

The log is named MSERT.log  

the log will be at  

Windows\debug\msert.log

Please attach that log with your reply. We will do more later.

[BreadmanYan]

I attempted to run the program, but it said it had an error and won't start.

[BreadmanYan]

2 hours ago, Maurice Naggar said:

The custom-run is good. It included a run of Windows' System File Checker, which made corrections. "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner 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 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download

 

Look on Scan Options & select  CUSTOM scan  & then select the C drive to be scanned.

Then start the scan. Have lots of patience. Once you start the scan & you see it started, then leave it be.  

• Once you see it has started, take a long long break;  walk away.  Do not pay credence if you see some intermediate early flash messages on screen display.  The only things that count are the End result at the end of the run.
• Again, any on-screen display about repeat 'infection' is not to be relied on.  Ignore those.
• We only rely on the end result that is on the log-report-file.

 

This is likely to run for many hours   ( depending on number of files on your machine & the speed of hardware.)

The log is named MSERT.log  

the log will be at  

Windows\debug\msert.log

Please attach that log with your reply. We will do more later.

I downloaded and attempted to run the safety scanner for x64, but it tells me an error occured regardless despite restarting and trying whatever I could.

msert.log

Edited March 15 by BreadmanYan

[Maurice Naggar]

You need not to press "Quote" when you make a reply. Just start replying directly in the white-box-reply area at the bottom. Now then, put away the MSERT. It is failing to upload a report up to the Microsoft cloud. 

Failed to submit clean hearbeat MAPS report: 0x80510002

Exception Caught: 0x8050800C

(2) I had wanted to ask you: Just where and how had you noticed "Lazarrus trojan" ? and, is that now gone away?

Now a different scan with another security scanner. 

This with Kaspersky KVRT tool.

Download Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) from here: https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/thank-you/free-virus-removal-tool and save to your Desktop.

Next, Select the Windows Key and R Key together, the "Run" box should open.



Drag and Drop KVRT.exe into the Run Box.



C:\Users\adrii\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe will now show in the run box.



add

-dontencrypt

Note the space between KVRT.exe and -dontencrypt

C:\Users\Adrii\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe -dontencrypt 

should now show in the Run box.



That addendum to the run command is very important.


To start the scan select OK in the "Run" box.



The Windows Protected your PC window "may" open, IF SO then select "More Info"



A new Window will open, select "Run anyway"



A EULA window will open, tick both confirmation boxes then select "Accept"



In the new window select "Change Parameters"

 

• In the new window ensure the following boxes are ticked:
  • System memory
  • Startup objects
  • Boot sectors
  • System drive

• Then select "OK" and „Start scan“.

The Kaspersky tool is very thorough so will take a considerable time to complete, please allow it to finish. Also while Kaspersky runs do not use your PC for anything else..

• completed: If entries are found, there will be options to choose. If "Cure" is offered, leave as it is. For any other options change to "Delete", then select "Continue".
• Usually, your system needs a reboot to finish the removal process.
• Logfiles can be found on your systemdrive (usually C: ), similar like this:

Reports are saved here C:\KVRT_data\Reports and look similar to this report_20230315_103000.klr

• Right click direct onto those reports, select > open with > Notepad.
• Save the files and attach them with your next reply

[BreadmanYan]

Results of the first scan:

report_2023.03.15_14.20.43.klr.txt

Attempt on second scan:

Results of second scan:

report_2023.03.15_14.37.13.klr.txt

 

Edited March 15 by BreadmanYan

[Maurice Naggar]

The Kaspersky KVRT found no virus; no trojan; no malware. I believe your system is good-to-go.

Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the next software below 

I would recommend getting a readout report as to update status of some key apps.
Download SecurityCheck by glax24 from here

and save the tool on the desktop.

                   If Windows's  SmartScreen block that with a message-window, then
                         Click on the MORE INFO spot and over-ride that and allow it to proceed.

                             This tool is safe.   Smartscreen is overly sensitive.

Right-click  with your mouse on the Securitycheck.exe  and select "Run as administrator"   and reply YES to allow to run & go forward
Wait for the scan to finish. It will open in a text file named SecurityType.txt. Close the file.  Attach it with your next reply.
You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt

When all done, you may go back to turn ON the EDGE Smartscreen protection.

[BreadmanYan]

Wasn't able to disable EDGE smartscreen protection, but I was able to run the program regardless as admin.

 

SecurityCheck.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Discord v.1.0.9005  Warning! Download Update

Audacity 3.2.0 v.3.2.0  Warning! Download Update

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.3 v.12.3.5.205  Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.

swMSM v.12.0.0.1 << Hidden Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall 
it.

Start Malwarebytes. Click Settings ( gear ) icon. Next, lets make real sure that Malwarebytes does NOT register with Windows Security Center

Click the Security Tab. Scroll down to

"Windows Security Center"

Click the selection to the left  for the line "Always register Malwarebytes in the Windows Security Center".
{ We want that to be set as Off   .... be sure that line's  radio-button selection is all the way to the Left.  thanks. }

This will not affect any real-time protection of the Malwarebytes for Windows    😃.

Close Malwarebytes.

>
Now, we want to insure that Microsoft Defender antivirus protection is ON. Look visually. Take action.

• From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Update and Security.
• Next, look at the left-side menu & select Windows Security
• Next, In Windows Security section: Click on the grey button Open Windows Security
• Now, click on the shield Virus and threat protection
• Look to see that Microsoft Defender is ON and enabled

[BreadmanYan]

Is this it? I can't find "Update and Security" on my Windows 11, but I was able to find this.

EDIT: I have a pending update for "2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706)", I don't know if it's safe to do this as of yet.

Don't think my issue's solved.

Edited March 15 by BreadmanYan

[Maurice Naggar]

Those displays from your machine regarding MS Defender are perfect. By all means, do take and apply the update from Microsoft "2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706)",

When that has been applied, confirm that for me.

[BreadmanYan]

2 hours ago, Maurice Naggar said:

You need not to press "Quote" when you make a reply. Just start replying directly in the white-box-reply area at the bottom. Now then, put away the MSERT. It is failing to upload a report up to the Microsoft cloud. 

Failed to submit clean hearbeat MAPS report: 0x80510002

Exception Caught: 0x8050800C

(2) I had wanted to ask you: Just where and how had you noticed "Lazarrus trojan" ? and, is that now gone away?

 

I downloaded it under the assumption that it was a friend's game, and upon opening it by password my tokens got stolen. I deleted the .rar file, but I don't know if it left anything hidden on my system that I need to clean out upon opening.

EDIT: Update applied.

Edited March 15 by BreadmanYan

[Maurice Naggar]

A> See my preceding reply above. I need to be sure this machine is fully current with Windows Microsoft Update.

B:  what game are you referring to ?   and you just wrote that you deleted that download !!

[BreadmanYan]

  

1 hour ago, Maurice Naggar said:

A> See my preceding reply above. I need to be sure this machine is fully current with Windows Microsoft Update.

B:  what game are you referring to ?   and you just wrote that you deleted that download !!

 

This machine has been updated after your post, so it is fully current with the update.

This "game" that I refer to (Lazzarus) isn't a game, but a trojan inside a password protected .rar file that I wound up executing on my Windows 11 system, the blog I found it from has been attached in this text file. It hasn't shown up on any virustotal scans when I scanned it. The file itself should be removed, but I don't have a clue if executing it left anything the virus removers didn't pick up.

Website in Question.txt

EDIT: Should I be concerned?

Edited March 15 by BreadmanYan