scan run on an old laptop

[Iori]

heya it's me again
so I decided to install malwarebytes on an old laptop I'm about to use for personal projects and I found these
dunno if games downloaded from online sites can be considered as trojan (I'm sorry, currently broke rn) or if I should uninstall cheat engine but the rest of the entry kind of scares me because of how suspicious it is

can anyone help me remove the malware files without having to delete the Gundam game file and the cheat engine files? would be lovely, thank you in advance

scan text.txt

[Iori]

also to add, I'm using windows 8.1 and currently struggling financially and I don't really want to upgrade to windows 10 for now, planning to buy a new PC for that

[1PW]

Hello @Iori and welcome back:

Thank you for the attachment(s) you have already posted. However, please carefully follow the procedures below in the order given for the best data. Please do not forget Malwarebytes AdwCleaner in its proper order.

Although I will not be your malware removal helper, please carefully follow the steps in the order given:

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 log files.

Please make the following system changes:  Please pay close attention to the instructions in all the following links.

1. If you have not done so already, Enable System Protection and create a NEW System Restore Point.
2. 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.
3. Temporarily disable the overly sensitive Microsoft SmartScreen to download software below only if needed. Make sure to turn it back on once the downloads are completed.
4. Disable-Fast-Startup. <<<<< Important.
5. Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions.

Please run the following scans:  Please Take your time and pay close attention to the instructions in all the following links.

1. Select the following link and run a Scan with Malwarebytes AdwCleaner with only the eight (8) requested options selected.  Report files: AdwCleaner[S00].txt and AdwCleaner[C00].txt   Please run the scan only once, correctly, to capture any and all error data. Alternate Download Source.
2. Select the following link and run a DEFAULT Scan with Malwarebytes 5 for Windows®. Report file: Malwarebytes Scan Report YYYY-MM-DD HHMMSS.txt
3. >>>> Restart the computer <<<<
4. Select the following link, and then rename FRST.exe or FRST64.exe to FRSTEnglish.exe and run a Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool. Report files: FRST.txt and Addition.txt

Example image of where to click to attach the five (5) files when posting your reply to your topic:

The sooner you attach/send the five (5) log files, the sooner one of the Experts will weigh-in on your topic.

Thank you.

Edited July 31 by 1PW

[Iori]

okay so I did exactly(?) what I was told, and I don't think malwarebytes and adwcleaner should have different results (I could just be stupid)
what I find weird is smartscreen is already off and I don't remember deactivating it

evil malwarebytes scan archive.zip

[AdvancedSetup]

Thank you for the logs @Iori

Just a reminder note from Microsoft to set expectations:  

As a reminder, Windows 8.1 has reached end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided.

BIOS: Insyde Corp. V2.10 10/07/2013
Motherboard: Acer EA50_HW
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz
Percentage of memory in use: 63%

 

The logs show that Windows is running a hack to attempt to run unsupported updates for Windows

Task: {8F243CFC-8091-4FB4-A0D7-A9CA74960435} - System32\Tasks\wufuc.{72EEE38B-9997-42BD-85D3-2DD96DA17307} => C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe [54784 2014-11-21] (Microsoft Windows -> Microsoft Corporation) -> "C:\Windows\system32\wufuc.dll",RUNDLL32_Start

The person that wrote this is not even online on Github anymore that's how old this is.

 

The logs don't indicate any obvious major threats. I would allow Malwarebytes to remove what it found.

 

Then run the following scanner

 

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

 

 

 

[Iori]

I'm only 90% sure Driver Easy isn't an unwanted program but it got removed anyway, I can reinstall it but here ya go!cureit.log

[AdvancedSetup]

The vast majority of the Security Industry does not seem to like Driver Easy

The choice is yours but the computer is already extremely old and at this point has zero hardware updates coming out so you're wasting your time running such a program.

Dr Web found and removed a couple of .VBS files

 

Again, the computer does not look to be infected.

 

[Iori]

that's strange, but I guess it's probably just my laptop showing its age by now because Malwarebytes did detect some stuff and either trojan or malware

 

not sure what else I could do but I could be paranoid because this isn't the first time I used Malwarebytes

 

thanks for trying to help tho! sorry for wasting your time, I was trying to be extra safe

[AdvancedSetup]

No issues. Thank you for using Malwarebytes

 

 

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