Bimq.co pops up before searching something, managed by organization

[zygar]

13 hours ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Save, export your bookmarks and save any other information for Google Chrome

Then uninstall it and after you've uninstalled it we can run a script to clean up the items that Google does not remove

 

@AdvancedSetup

i uninstalled it 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetup
I have the exact same problem as the beginning on microsoft edge apparently, i never use this so i didnt know btw.

It says browser is being managed by your organization and this is what it says in the edge://policy

As you can see bimq.co is seen in this picture aswell. 

Another picture this is exactly what i saw in google chrome but dont see anymore 

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Basically i have the exact same symptoms as what i had in google chrome

 

 

I also have the redirection but now it first goes to bimq.co then browserpirate (which ive never seen before) and then my requested search

Im gonna take a good look through my apps ill tell you if i find anything that i dont recall installing or find suspicious

 

[zygar]

Ok update i don't see anything weird the only thing i saw that i questioned is this

[AdvancedSetup]

Yes, sometimes the Visual C++ has way too many updates but not a sign of any infection I've ever seen.

 

WARNING: This fix will forcefully remove the vast majority of all Google Chrome and much of any other Google software.
This was written for @zygar other users should not run it as there will be no way to recover your Google Chrome data once you run this script.

 

 

 

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\riyos\Desktop\farbar\

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

 

[zygar]

18 hours ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Yes, sometimes the Visual C++ has way too many updates but not a sign of any infection I've ever seen.

 

WARNING: This fix will forcefully remove the vast majority of all Google Chrome and much of any other Google software.
This was written for @zygar other users should not run it as there will be no way to recover your Google Chrome data once you run this script.

 

 

 

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\riyos\Desktop\farbar\

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 38.21 kB · 1 download

Thanks

 

@AdvancedSetup
Fixlog.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the log. You should no longer have almost any signs of Google Chrome installed anymore. It's possible maybe a Taskbar shortcut may have survived if so you can manually remove that.

Please RESTART the computer and get me a new, fresh set of logs

 

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/

 

 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetup

FSS.txtSecurityCheck.txtAddition.txtFRST.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Do you or have you ever logged into a Work or School system with this computer?

Do you have software such as Microsoft Office that is provided by Work or School?

The computer is running Scheduled Tasks that indicate it either is or was connected to Work or School

 

Where did you buy the computer or who installed Windows on it?

 

[AdvancedSetup]

The Farbar (FRST) program is located here   C:\Users\riyos\Desktop\farbar\

Please follow the process below to perform a fix in Safe Mode

 

Save the attached file FIXLIST.TXT to the same folder where the Farbar program is located

fixlist.txt

 

Start in Safe mode:

• Press the Windows icon on the keyboard together with the letter I, to get into the Settings.
• Choose Update and Security.
• From the menu at the left, choose Recovery.
• Under the title Advanced startup at the right, choose Restart now.
• From the window that will appear choose Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
• Choose Startup Settings and then Restart.
• Press number 5, for choosing Safe mode with networking if possible
• You will know that you are in Safe mode, if the background is black and Safe mode is written at the four corners of the screen.

After that:

Please do the following to run a FRST fix.

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user. Running it on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

• Right-click on FRSTEnglish in your Downloads folder, to run it as administrator. When the tool opens, click "yes" to the disclaimer.
• Press the Fix button once and wait.
• FRST will process fixlist.txt
• When finished, it will produce a log fixlog.txt in your Downloads folder or where you have the Farbar program located.
• Attach that log in your next reply.

 

Thank you

 

 

Edited June 18 by AdvancedSetup
Updated information

[zygar]

5 hours ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Do you or have you ever logged into a Work or School system with this computer?

Do you have software such as Microsoft Office that is provided by Work or School?

The computer is running Scheduled Tasks that indicate it either is or was connected to Work or School

 

Where did you buy the computer or who installed Windows on it?

 

@AdvancedSetup
I have logged into a school account but the first time i logged into that was 3 years ago, and i never had that problem. Also i have an laptop that i use just for school and basically everything is logged into the school account but i dont have this issue + i can also turn on tamper protection on that laptop in security settings

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetupFixlog.txt

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetupSo i noticed that now the managed by your organization is gone on microsoft edge, but the bimq.co redirection is still here. 
Also can i reinstall chrome now or should i keep waiting until the virus is fully gone 

[AdvancedSetup]

Please just wait. This is not a virus. Just general malware, unwanted changes.

Please do the following for Microsoft Edge

Please try to clean and reset ALL sync data from the Microsoft Edge browser

Reset Microsoft Edge data in the cloud
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-learnmore-reset-data-in-cloud

 

Then restart the computer and run the following again.

 

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

 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetupAddition.txtFRST.txtMalwarebytes Scanraport 2024-06-19 194319.txtAdwCleaner[S05].txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Please uninstall the following

Java 8 Update 381

 

Please run the following again

 

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

 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetupSecurityCheck.txt i deleted java 8 

[AdvancedSetup]

That's not what the log is showing. You don't delete, you Uninstall.

 

NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.28.0.412 v.3.28.0.412 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86) - 14.38.33135 v.14.38.33135.0 Warning! Download Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.38.33135 v.14.38.33135.0 Warning! Download Update
WinRAR 6.21 (64-bit) v.6.21.0 Warning! Download Update
Discord v.1.0.9011 Warning! Download Update
ProtonVPN v.2.4.1 Warning! Download Update
Java 8 Update 381 v.8.0.3810.9 Warning! Download Update | Uninstall old version and install new one (jre-8u411-windows-i586.exe).

---------------------------- [ UnwantedApps ] -----------------------------
Razer Cortex v.10.13.12.0 Warning! Suspected demo version of anti-spyware, driver updater or optimizer.

 

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

Then right-click and uninstall the following

Java 8 Update 381

 

 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetupSecurityCheck.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Okay, unless there is something else, we should be done here now.

 

 

Excellent, glad to hear all is well again. I'll go ahead and close your topic now and wish you well.

Please follow the directions below to remove the logs and tools we've used. If any are still left after that you can manually uninstall or delete them.

Take care and stay safe out there. Try to follow as much of the advise below as you can as well.

 

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. You can close it.

 

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

 

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

 

[zygar]

21 hours ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Okay, unless there is something else, we should be done here now.

 

 

Excellent, glad to hear all is well again. I'll go ahead and close your topic now and wish you well.

Please follow the directions below to remove the logs and tools we've used. If any are still left after that you can manually uninstall or delete them.

Take care and stay safe out there. Try to follow as much of the advise below as you can as well.

 

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. You can close it.

 

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

 

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

 

@AdvancedSetup i still have the tamper protection problem
everything else dissapeared on microsoft edge, can i install google now 

[zygar]

@AdvancedSetup


Translation: This setting is managed by the system administrator.

Tamper protection

[AdvancedSetup]

Where is that located? How did you get to it or find it?

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Let me get a new fresh set of logs

 

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

 

 

[zygar]

42 minutes ago, AdvancedSetup said:

Where is that located? How did you get to it or find it?

 

@AdvancedSetupI go to windows security and then at the place where u turn off realtime protection 3 options under there it says tamper protection


ps: this is not my screenshot this is just an example where it is


doing the frst scan rn ill send it the log in a bit

[AdvancedSetup]

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

 

 

Let me know if that corrects the issue