SVHost Malware and Remote Access Breach

[bxgneck]

Malware bytes spamming connection blocked from svhost and Remote connection blocked 

[Porthos]

@bxgneck

The blocks are on addresses that are attempting to do a forced attempt to exploit remote-desktop protocol. 

The Real-Time Protection of Malwarebytes for Windows is actively doing its job to protect the system.

In most cases, the attempted probes will automatically stop on their own. If it continues you can add the IP to the local firewall to prevent it from contacting the computer period.
If you wish to do so, here is one how-to guide
https://www.interserver.net/tips/kb/add-ip-address-windows-firewall/

[bxgneck]

Before I installed malware bytes they were unauthorized player logged often telling me to kick them etc

@Porthos

[Porthos]

@bxgneck

Let's get the info to get the process started. Be aware it will take many steps and scans to fully remove pesky malware.

Please respond to all future instructions from your helper in a timely manner.

Please do the following so that we may take a closer look at your system for any possible infections.

Do these 2 steps FIRST so that files and folders are set to SHOW, plus also, Turn OFF Windows Fast Start.
Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/299345-show-hidden-folders-files-extensions/

Disable-Fast-Startup
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/299350-disable-fast-startup/

Then please restart the computer and do the following.

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Thank you

[bxgneck]

mbst-grab-results.zip

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello @bxgneck and

 

Let's go ahead and run a couple of scans and get some updated logs from your system. Please read the entire post below before starting so that you're more familiar with the process

Then follow each step in the order provided. Unless otherwise asked, please attach all logs

 

Please make the following system changes:

• If you have not done so already - Enable System Protection and create a NEW System Restore Point
• Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection or other security software first only if it blocks or interferes with the scans or downloads.. Make sure to turn it back on once the scans are completed
• Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the downloads are completed
• Disable-Fast-Startup
• Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions

Please run the following scans:

1. Click the following link and run a  Scan with AdwCleaner
2. Click the following link and run a  Scan with Malwarebytes 
      RESTART the computer
3. Click the following link and run a  Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 
    

Example image of where to click to attach files when posting your reply

 

Thank you

 

[bxgneck]

Addition.txt AdwCleaner[S02].txt FRST.txt malwarebytes quarantine.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

This is an Evaluation Windows Server.

Personally I would backup any user data. Wipe the drive and reinstall the Server evaluation.

No person should ever be launching any type of desktop application like a browser or email client from a Server.

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation Version 21H2 20348.169 (X64) (2023-12-24 04:13:43)

 

[bxgneck]

Because this a vps server for fivem

[AdvancedSetup]

You can still reload. In fact with VSP you could probably reload within minutes if it was setup and backed up well. Where are your backups of the system?

Just saying that once a Server is attacked and it's sharing with others what is supposed to be safe, secure resources is very difficult to trust the server.

We can continue to try to clean it but that is not the best choice. Up to you, let me know what you'd like to do.

Thanks

 

[bxgneck]

Ok I will reinstall the server I just have to upload the resources to google drive I'm just worried if one my resources might be infected so I did run multiple test to see if they are but they all came back negative.

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Try to take it as a learning experience. Setup good practices to lower the amount of direct user operations that have admin rights on the system.

Setup backups so that if needed they can be run and restore the system back to the way it was quickly.

Ensure the Server has security protection software running at all times.

Best wishes

 

[AdvancedSetup]

We're glad that we were able to assist you.

The following information will help you to keep your computer and data safer as well as improve your overall privacy

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/780233/best-password-manager/
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     https://patchmypc.com/about-us
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

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

 

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https://www.malwarebytes.com/cybersecurity

 

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