GOing in circles adware.Elex.ShrtCln Keeps COming Back

[Empire]

And it begins again with Chrome. I leave it for tonight, as long as Edge is safe and good since I on;y use Edge on my desktop.

So, the best bet download and install Chrome, Disable edge offline and not Sync and follow the link! 

[AdvancedSetup]

Yes, but you can disable Google Chrome sync from any device. But each computer or device including phones needs to have that device cleaned too

 

[Empire]

Have malwarenybytes on all devices, tablets and phones and picks up nothing, even that I disable sync disable. 

tablets are Amazon silk browser, android phone double tap and nothing to report.

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Great. So the issue is resolved now?

 

[Empire]

6 hours ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Great. So the issue is resolved now?

 

Yeah, the main part of it has been resolved and that's edge that is linked as for chrome not yet however that's only on one system anyway. 

[MKDB]

@Empire

I would like you to run a tool named SecurityCheck to inquire about the current security update status of some applications.

• Download SecurityCheck by glax24: https://tools.safezone.cc/glax24/SecurityCheck/SecurityCheck.exe
• If Microsoft SmartScreen blocks the download, click through to save the file
• This tool is safe.   Smartscreen is overly sensitive.
• If SmartScreen blocks the file from running click on More info and Run anyway
• 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 a text file named SecurityCheck.txt Close the file.  Attach it with your next reply.
• You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt

 

[Empire]

2 hours ago, MKDB said:

@Empire

I would like you to run a tool named SecurityCheck to inquire about the current security update status of some applications.

• Download SecurityCheck by glax24: https://tools.safezone.cc/glax24/SecurityCheck/SecurityCheck.exe
• If Microsoft SmartScreen blocks the download, click through to save the file
• This tool is safe.   Smartscreen is overly sensitive.
• If SmartScreen blocks the file from running click on More info and Run anyway
• 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 a text file named SecurityCheck.txt Close the file.  Attach it with your next reply.
• You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt

 

Laptop: SecurityCheck.txt One that had the major Malware

Desktop: SecurityCheckd.txt Just in case... even that I have no idea what I'm looking at lol

[MKDB]

@Empire

Thank you in advance.

 

Regarding the Laptop:

You should update some programs (if your still need them) or uninstall them (if you don't need them anymore):

Python 3.9.4 (64-bit) v.3.9.4150.0 Warning! Download Update
FileZilla Client 3.42.1 v.3.42.1 Warning! Download Update
Notepad++ (32-bit x86) v.8.1.5 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86) - 14.32.31332 v.14.32.31332.0 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.34.31931 v.14.34.31931.0 Warning! Download Update
WinRAR 5.40 (64-bit) v.5.40.0 Warning! Download Update
paint.net v.4.0.19 Warning! Download Update
Discord v.0.0.309 Warning! Download Update

 

Regarding the Desktop:

You should update some programs (if your still need them) or uninstall them (if you don't need them anymore):

The elevation prompt for administrators disabled
^It is recommended to enable (default): Win+R typing UserAccountControlSettings and Enter^

Notepad++ (64-bit x64) v.8.6 Warning! Download Update
WinRAR 5.91 (64-bit) v.5.91.0 Warning! Download Update
ShareX v.15.0.0 Warning! Download Update
Discord v.1.0.9007 Warning! Download Update
Adobe AIR v.50.2.1.1 Warning! This software is no longer supported. Please uninstall it.

 

 

Thank you for your cooperation @Empire You can use KpRm to remove FRST and other tools.

Thank you as well @AdvancedSetup for helping me out. Due to different timezones, it's not always easy to answer quickly! I appreciate your help!

 

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, select Delete Tools under Actions.
• Under Delete Quarantines select Delete Now, then click Run.
• Once complete, click OK.
• A log may open in Notepad titled kprm-(date).txt.  I do not need it. Just close Notepad if it shows up.

 

A few final recommendations can be found here:

 

 

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.

 

Edited April 7 by MKDB

[MKDB]

Glad we could help.

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Take care!

[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

• 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

 

Imagine a world without malware. We do
https://www.malwarebytes.com/why-upgrading-matters-ceo

 

Cybersecurity basics & protection
Everything you need to know about cybercrime
https://www.malwarebytes.com/cybersecurity

 

Further reading if you'd 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. Please tell your friends and family if they too need assistance with malware removal

 

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