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ZenlessZoneZia

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To explain my friends account was compromised and they got me hook line and sinker, I've gone through and run windows defenders scans multiple times, and almost immediately disconnected my wifi and power when I realized what happened.

 

I've already got my discord account back (thanks discord) as they tried to ransom me for it. it's something called Mazenubeta  was the game in question, I don't know what exactly it injected into my system, but I've uninstalled Opera GX, Chrome, Discord, Steam, and anything that might have any data of mine before reinstalling. I have already changed my passwords and got my bank data reset so I think anything they got on me is virtually useless now (I think) and I ran a malwarebytes can and just reset my PC but I also just did an ADWcleaner scan and a FRST scan after that reset tho.

 

I did check all of my files and thoroughly and found several folders related to the name of the actual thing injected into my PC and deleted all of them and uninstalled it before and most of this was done before even deciding to reconnect my PC to internet, I'm trying to be absolutely thorough without having to do a full reinstall of windows, I just wanna be thorough so if I need to redo anything and send any logs y'alls way just to be absolutely sure that my PC is safe to start installing and logging things in again, I'll do whatever I just need to make sure that my PC is clean. 

 

something tells me I'm already good at this point but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

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JSntgRvr

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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

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David H. Lipman

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I'm sorry to hear this @ZenlessZoneZia.  This Forum has had numerous reports of similar "try my Beta game" scams resulting with data and password harvesting and accounts then being compromised.

Do you still have the message with the link to download and maybe a password if that too was provided ?

 

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ZenlessZoneZia

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Alright I had went aheaAddition.txtd and started the malwarbytes scan FRST.txtbefore going to bed earlier and  all the appropriate scans are done now and here are the logs I believe.

to answer your question I do have the password and I believe I still have access to the link as my friend didn't delete it in our dms and I can send it somewhere here in the thread if need be just so y'all know what it is.

Malwarebytes Scan Report 2024-09-08 113915.txt AdwCleaner[C01].txt

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3 minutes ago, ZenlessZoneZia said:

...to answer your question I do have the password and I believe I still have access to the link as my friend didn't delete it in our dms and I can send it somewhere here in the thread if need be just so y'all know what it is.

You can post it in the thread or send me a PM.

 

 

 

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Thank you.  I and Malwarebytes' staff are cognizant of that.  it is pushing the Ageo Stealer and Nova Sentinel/Nova Stealer variants programmed using Electron.  The malicious actor has multiple Blogger sites pushing these stealers used in conjunction with GitHub accounts. 

I'm sorry but I can not give any more details other than blame Google as this monopolistic $ 2 Trillion valuated company does not care that the Free services they provide are used to distribute malware. 

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All good, in the end I fell to human error and decided to try to get over trust issues that day and trust my friend although I now know his account was compromised, I shouldn't let this kind of thing happen again in the future, but for now I just need to make sure it didn't leave anything left over and whether or not I myself have done a decent job of removal of it. had I had malwarebytes installed a few days ago instead of trusting just windows defender, it might've alerted me of the links problem.

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Welcome smile.png
 
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. smile.png

Let's begin... 

Lets get that system clean.

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\Alexis\Downloads\FRSTEnglish.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.

Please run a Full Scan with the ESET Online Scanner.
 
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

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Just to be sure, lets try another 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
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The Dr. Web Cureit scanner found and corrected a couple of threats.

While we await @JSntgRvr to return, please RESTART the computer and get us NEW fresh logs.

 

Scan with Malwarebytes
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/304827-scan-with-malwarebytes/


Scan with AdwCleaner
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/304822-scan-with-adwcleaner/

 

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


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


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

 

Thank you @ZenlessZoneZia

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 Some driver updater tools, including Driver Easy, might be bundled with other software or exhibit behaviors that trigger security software alerts. If you do not trust Driver Ease, I would suggest you remove:

Driver Easy 5.8.1 (HKLM\...\DriverEasy_is1) (Version: 5.8.1 - Easeware)
 

C:\Users\Alexis\Documents\AmaRecTV Live has also being flag by Dr. Web Cureit!. I don't find anything wrong with this program. Perhaps it is due to the same issues.

Will wait for the reports suggested by AdvancedSetup for a final recommendation.

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Good Morning/Evening at this point, the Malware bytes scan took several hours but everything else seemed to have finished up pretty quickly from there.

 

Here are the updated logs, and I'll be awaiting next steps.

FSS.txt Addition.txt FRST.txt AdwCleaner[C02].txt AdwCleaner[S02].txt SecurityCheck.txt Malwarebytes Scan Report 2024-09-10 212415.txt

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FRST64 was saved as C:\Users\Alexis\Downloads\FRSTEnglish.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.

The rest looks clear. How is the computer doing?

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