xmr.2miner.com website blocked in explorer.exe

[Sandwich]

I don't recall downloading anything malicious or sketchy only apps from my web development class. noticed my task manager having over 1000 up to 3000 background processes so when i tried accessing Malwarebytes website it wouldn't let me no matter what browser I had saying the website could be down due to it being closed or under maintenance, but on my phone it lets me see the website which was weird. so I downloaded Malwarebytes mirror from a 3rd party and i keep getting this website blocked due to malware. what should I do to remove this trojan ?

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello @Sandwich and

 

 

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

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

 

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:  Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links.

• 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:  Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links.

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

 

[Sandwich]

AdwCleaner[C01].txtMalwarebytes Scan Report 2024-05-11 005420.txt Heres the 4 txt files sorry for the late reply, took longer than expected

FRST.txt Addition.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

The scan did not fully completed. It may have been blocked.

 

 

Please download https://www.safezone.cc/resources/av-block-remover-avbr.224/download AV block remover, unzip it and run.

If you possibly can't run it, just rename AVbr.exe -> AV-b-r.exe for instance and run. Or you can use this link to download a random named file to run: https://avbr.safezone.cc/rnd/

If this method doesn't work, run this tool NOT from your Desktop or Downloads folder (use any other folder).

If the malware still blocks the utility, then try to run it in Safe Mode with Networking. Follow the instructions. After reboot you'll receive AV_block_remove_date-time.log. Please attach it to your next post.
 

[Sandwich]

AV_block_remove_2024.05.10-18.25.log

[AdvancedSetup]

Great, that looks better. Please RESTART the computer one more time and then run the following scans.

 

Scan with SecurityCheck by glax24
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/307301-scan-with-securitycheck-by-glax24/

 

Scan with FSS Farbar Service Scanner
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306736-scan-with-fss-farbar-service-scanner/

 

Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/306601-scan-with-farbar-recovery-scan-tool/

 

 

[Sandwich]

for the FRST/ADDITION txt files. the program froze and i gave it like 5 mins before just putting it in here. It froze last time too and I did the same. let me know if I need to let it run a bit longer even if it freezes

SecurityCheck.txt FSS.txt FRST.txt Addition.txt

[Sandwich]

FRST.txtAddition.txtI didnt force end it like I did last time and waited for it and it finally finished so here are the updated text files for the FRST and Addition

[AdvancedSetup]

Please do the following while I work on a repair fix

 

Please make the following change in Malwarebytes if you're using the Premium or Trial version

• Please open Malwarebytes. Click on the small gear icon to open the Settings and go to the General tab.
• Then turn off "Always register Malwarebytes in the Windows Security Center"
• Restart the computer

It is highly unlikely that you need to setup exclusions for Windows Defender, however if you experience any issues, please see the following article and setup exclusions
between Malwarebytes and Windows Defender

Malwarebytes for Windows antivirus exclusions list
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038522974-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-antivirus-exclusions-list

 

 

 

[Sandwich]

done and will reset my pc. will await your fix

[AdvancedSetup]

What do you mean by RESET ?

Also, please uninstall Bonjour

[Sandwich]

i meant restart sorry for the confusion, and I don't have any app called Bonjour ?

[AdvancedSetup]

The logs show it's there

 

Please go to Control Panel, Programs, Programs and Features, Uninstall a program

Then right-click and uninstall the following

Bonjour

 

[Sandwich]

I see it now, and its now uninstalled

[AdvancedSetup]

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:   FRSTEnglish.exe

Save the attached file:  FIXLIST.TXT to this folder C:\Users\edesp\Downloads\

NOTE. It's important that both files, FRSTEnglish.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.

 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

 

[AdvancedSetup]

I'm heading out to eat. Be back a bit later to check up on you.

Please do the following after the fix completes.

 

Please uninstall, update, or otherwise address the following as appropriate for your computer

 

• Discord v.1.0.9008 Warning! Download Update
• FileZilla 3.62.2 v.3.62.2 Warning! Download Update
• GIMP 2.10.34 v.2.10.34 Warning! Download Update
• Git v.2.43.0 Warning! Download Update
• Node.js v.20.12.0 Warning! Download Update
• Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.6 v.7.0.6 Warning! Download Update
• Python 3.11.3 (64-bit) v.3.11.3150.0 Warning! Download Update
• qBittorrent v.4.5.0 Warning! Download Update
• Telegram Desktop v.4.8.1 Warning! Download Update
• VMware Player v.17.0.0 Warning! Download Update
• WinRAR 6.22 (64-bit) v.6.22.0 Warning! Download Update
• Zoom v.5.17.5 (31030) Warning! Download Update

 

Please uninstall the following

---------------------------- [ UnwantedApps ] -----------------------------
Bonjour v.3.1.0.1 (rarely needed on Windows but often causes networking issues)

RESTART the computer again and check for Windows Updates and install any updates found

 

[Sandwich]

Thank you, will send the logs when ready ! have fun eating

[Sandwich]

Fixlog.txtheres the fixlog

[Sandwich]

side note: I can finally access Malwarebytes website and I'm not constantly getting the website has been blocked from malware notif from the Malwarebytes application! but im still getting a lot of windows host process(rundll32) like i did previously. 

[AdvancedSetup]

Sounds good. The FIX ran well. Let me have you go ahead and run the following

 

Please download and run the following Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 and save it to your Desktop.

(Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool version 20.0.10.0 was released on November 9, 2021)

Download: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

https://devbuilds.s.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/KVRT/latest/full/KVRT.exe

How to run a scan with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020
https://support.kaspersky.com/15674

How to run Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 in the advanced mode
https://support.kaspersky.com/15680

How to restore a file removed during Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 scan
https://support.kaspersky.com/15681

 

Select the     Windows Key and R Key together, the "Run" box should open. Drag and Drop KVRT.exe into the Run Box. C:\Users\{your user name}\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe will now show in the run box. add -dontencrypt   Note the space between KVRT.exe and -dontencrypt C:\Users\{your user name}\DESKTOP\KVRT.exe -dontencrypt should now show in the Run box.   That addendum to the run command is very important, when the scan does eventually complete the resultant report is normally encrypted, with the extra command it is saved as a readable file. Reports are saved here C:\KVRT2020_Data\Reports and look similar to this report_20210123_113021.klr Right-click direct onto that report, select > open with > Notepad. Save that file and attach it to your reply. To start the scan select OK in the "Run" box. A EULA window will open, tick all confirmation boxes then select "Accept" In the new window select "Change Parameters" In the new window ensure all selection boxes are ticked, then select "OK" The scan should now start... When complete if entries are found there will be options, if "Cure" is offered leave as is. For any other options change to "Delete" then select "Continue" When complete, or if nothing was found select "Close" Attach the report information as previously instructed...   Thank you

 

 

[Sandwich]

that one took a WHILE but got it done in the end. heres the log, hopefully I formatted it correctly

report_2024.05.10_23.52.15.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Yes, that log was correct this time. It was not encrypted. It found some odd items and removed them.

Let's try another scanner.

 

 

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

 

[Sandwich]

Heres the log file

savescan.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Please restart the computer and run a NEW scan with ESET to verify what it found was removed.

 

[Sandwich]

it detected 2 things and removed them

savescanlog.txt