romitrnon Posted August 28 ID:1657560 Share Posted August 28 I ran malware on accident, it gave me the "administrator prompt" or whatever, so I clicked no and scanned with Malwarebytes. It found Malware and I deleted it immediately, but I want to know if I am safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted August 28 ID:1657561 Share Posted August 28 @romitrnon Although I will not be directly assisting you, a malware removal expert will be along to assist after you do the following. 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 <<<<< Important. 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 Windows 8 and newer only <<<<< Important. Show-Hidden-Folders-Files-Extensions Please run the following scans: Please pay close attention the the instructions in all of the following links. Click the following link and run a Scan with AdwCleaner Click the following link and run a Scan with Malwarebytes RESTART the computer <<<<< Important. 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 Then be patient for the next expert to take your case. <<<<< Important. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657563 Share Posted August 28 Hello. I've done all of what you've asked me.FRST.txt Addition.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657564 Share Posted August 28 And the ADWCleaner scan found more malware, it was deleted too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSntgRvr Posted August 28 ID:1657604 Share Posted August 28 Welcome I'll be helping you with your computer. Please read this post completely before beginning. If there's anything that you do not understand, please don't hesitate to ask before proceeding. Please take note of the guidelines for this fix: Please note that I am a volunteer. I do have a family, a career, and other endeavors that may prevent immediate responses that meet your schedule. Do note that the differences in time zones could present a problem as well. Your patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated. First of all, the procedures we are about to perform are specific to your problem and should only be used on this specific computer. Do not make any changes to your computer that include installing/uninstalling programs, deleting files, modifying the registry, nor running scanners or tools of any kind unless specifically requested by me. Please read ALL instructions carefully and perform the steps fully and in the order they are written. If things appear to be better, let me know. Just because the symptoms no longer exist as before, does not mean that you are clean. Continue to read and follow my instructions until I tell you that your machine is clean. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask before performing the task that I ask of you, and please wait for my reply before you proceed. Scanning with programs and reading the logs do take a fair amount of time. Again, your patience will be necessary. Let's begin... The following Fix will empty these folders: 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 Hosts file will be reset 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. FRST64 was saved as C:\Users\tatia\Downloads\FRST64.exe Download the enclosed file Fixlist.txt Save it in the same location FRST64 is saved. (FRSTEnglish.exe) Start FRST (FRST64) with Administrator privileges This time around Press the Fix button and wait When finished, a log file (Fixlog.txt) will pop up and saved in the same location the tool was ran from. Please attach this file in your next reply. 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657612 Share Posted August 28 Hello! How long on average does it take Farbar to run the fix? It's been completing the fix for around 10+ minutes now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSntgRvr Posted August 28 ID:1657614 Share Posted August 28 Max, 60 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657615 Share Posted August 28 I just finished it, here's the fixlog. Fixlog.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSntgRvr Posted August 28 ID:1657617 Share Posted August 28 The script ran well. Let me see the virus scan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657619 Share Posted August 28 Hello, Dr. Web won't allow me to get the free version (I already signed up and logged in.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSntgRvr Posted August 28 ID:1657622 Share Posted August 28 Lets 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 useOn the "Before we start..." screen chose if you want to send anonymous data and if you want to provide feedback or not, then click ContinueWhen prompted for scan type, Click on the Full Scan buttonEnable ( 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657626 Share Posted August 28 Hello! I've finished the ESET scan. ESET fullscan log.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSntgRvr Posted August 28 ID:1657627 Share Posted August 28 All seems clear. How is it doing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romitrnon Posted August 28 Author ID:1657628 Share Posted August 28 It's doing fine, nothing suspicious so far. I don't think there's anything malicious on my computer anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution JSntgRvr Posted August 28 Solution ID:1657634 Share Posted August 28 I am glad to know that all seems in place. Lets clean-up. Please download KpRm by Kernel-panik and save to your Desktop. Click on KpRm.exe to run the tool. Vista/Windows 7/8/10/11 users right-click and select Run As Administrator. Put a check mark next to these items: - Delete tools - Delete Restore Points - Create Restore Point - Delete now Click the "Run" button. When the tool has finished, it will create and open a log report and delete itself. A few final recommendations: The following information will help you to keep your computer and data safer as well as improve your overall privacy 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/ Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/ Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download https://patchmypc.com/about-us 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 Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ 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/ Please review the following to help you better protect your computer and privacy Tips to help protect from infection 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. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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