thorlink Posted November 27, 2023 ID:1601881 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Hello, I've been having the attached "log example" events occurring every minute for about 40 minutes now, and I've done the FRST and attached the addition txt docs. Please help me crush this bug! Addition.txt FRST.txt log example.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorlink Posted November 27, 2023 Author ID:1601884 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Ran the ADW Cleaner and the powershell requests have ceased - for now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted November 27, 2023 Root Admin ID:1601911 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Hello @thorlink and Can you please find and upload the log from AdwCleaner. It should be located in the following folder. C:\AdwCleaner\Logs Let me have you run the following clean up script as well Please run the following fix NOTE: Please read all of the information below before running this fix. 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. Once the fix has been completed, please attach the file FIXLOG.TXT to your next reply Farbar program: FRST64.exe Save the attached file: FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\alext\Desktop\Malware removal\ NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST64.exe, 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. Run the Farbar program with Admin rights and press the Fix button just once and wait. The fix may possibly take up to 60 minutes to complete 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 named Fixlog.txt in the same folder you ran the Farbar program from. Please attach that log on your next reply. NOTE: 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. NOTE: 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 may be automatically closed. Also, make sure you know the passwords for all websites as cookies may possibly be removed in some cases, but not all cases. NOTE: 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorlink Posted November 28, 2023 Author ID:1602007 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Just completed the FRST Fix, and I'm glad I did - the ADW only worked while my machine was on. Fixlog.txt AdwCleaner[S01].txt AdwCleaner_Debug.log AdwCleaner[C00].txt AdwCleaner[C01].txt AdwCleaner[S00].txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted November 28, 2023 Root Admin ID:1602014 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Thank you for the logs. Please run the following Dr.Web CureIt! Please download the Dr.Web CureIt! anti-virus utility https://free.drweb.com/ You will need to send them an email to obtain a link to download the scanner, please do so The downloaded file will normally have a unique name such as: q7a9tr4p.exe Close all open applications and locate the downloaded file and double-click to run it The program will take a moment to launch and bring up the License and Update screen Place a check mark to agree to the terms and then click on the Continue button Click the underlined link Select objects for scanning On the top left click the Scanning objects that should automatically check all objects Click the small wrench and make sure there is a check on Automatically apply actions to threats Then click the large button on bottom right Start scanning Once the scan has completed there will be a link named Open report click that and a log named cureit.log should open in Notepad The log is saved in the folder named Doctor Web in the top of your user profile folders Please attach that log on your next reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted December 3, 2023 Root Admin ID:1603075 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Hello @thorlink Are you still with us? Please take a moment and post back a status report Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorlink Posted December 4, 2023 Author ID:1603097 Share Posted December 4, 2023 All fixed! Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted December 4, 2023 Root Admin ID:1603108 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Let's go ahead and do some clean-up work and remove the tools and logs we've run. Please download KpRm by kernel-panik and save it to your desktop. right-click kprm_(version).exe and select Run as Administrator. Read and accept the disclaimer. When the tool opens, ensure all boxes under Actions are checked. Under Delete Quarantines select Delete Now, then click Run. Once complete, click OK. A log will open in Notepad titled kprm-(date).txt. Please attach that file to your next reply. (not compulsory) 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/ Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/ Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download 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 Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted December 23, 2023 Root Admin ID:1607118 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Glad we could help. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this topic with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Please review the following to help you better protect your computer and privacy Tips to help protect from infection Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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