Hi, like so many other people posting here I’m getting constant alerts on infections attacking svchost. URLs with names like anythicago, alwaysisobar, etc.
Logs attached. Appreciate any help.
Hello lawton.williams and welcome to avast!. I will be working on your Malware issues.
Please note that these fixes are not instantaneous. Most infections require more than one round to properly eradicate.
Please stay with me until given the ‘all clear’ even if symptoms seemingly abate.
Kindly follow my instructions and please do no fixing on your own or running of scanners unless requested by a helper
Please, do not use USB memory devices while cleaning is in progress as it seems they may be infected. We will check them later.
notice to myself; startupall
1. Open notepad and copy/paste the text present inside the code box below.
To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it. Paste this into the open notepad.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to the operating system
Start CreateRestorePoint: File: C:\Windows\system32\GWX\GWX.exe Reg: reg delete HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\mountpoints2 /f CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusersCloseProcesses:
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL =
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL =
SearchScopes: HKU.DEFAULT → DefaultScope {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL =
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-19 → DefaultScope {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL =
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-20 → DefaultScope {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL =Hosts:
C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\UKMIGNNY
C:\ProgramData\DP45977C.lflRemoveProxy:
Task: {B32F3096-D333-4DCF-AC33-A9376AA17E79} - \Installer_iwebar No Task File <==== ATTENTIONAlternateDataStreams: C:\ProgramData\TEMP:56E2E879
EmptyTemp:
End
2. Save notepad as fixlist.txt to your Desktop.
NOTE: => It’s important that both files, FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.
3. Run FRST/FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
If the tool needed a restart please make sure you let the system to restart normally and let the tool completes its run after restart.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
Note: If the tool warned you about the outdated version please download and run the updated version.
Followed those steps, fixlog is attached.
While running, FRST froze up and I had to close it from the task manager (waited a few hours to see if it would correct itself) so I’m not sure if the fix finished, but wasn’t sure if I should run it again.
Hello lawton.williams,
It would seems that FRST has frozen upon execution the $Temp & Cache file cleaning.
Nevertheless, we definitely need to do a further check so these junk files will be cleaned with Zoek tool. So, let’s start with second step.
Please download Zoek tool by Smeenk (
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/Zoek_icon.png
) from here and save it to your Desktop.
Unpack the archive…
[*]Close any open browsers and temporarily disable your AntiVirus program. (if it is necessary)
If you are unsure how to do this please read this or this Instruction.
[*]Double click on zoek.exe to run the tool. Please wait while the tool does not start…
[*] Click on More Options and check box only for
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Do a Quick Scan
[*] Click on
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/Run%20Script%20by%20zoek.png
button.
Please wait until a logreport will open (this can be after reboot)
[*]Save notepad to your Desktop and attach here zoek-results.log
Note: It will also create a log in the C:\ directory named “zoek-results.log”
Downloaded Zoek, but I’m confused about this step:
“Copy the text present inside the code box below and paste it into the large window in the zoek tool:”
I don’t see a code box, should I be using the code from the first post?
Ups … ;D
That is my bad, sorry. Just run the tool, check box only for quick scan, don’t select anything else and press RunScript.
Logs shall pop up, attach it here. Canned corrected, tnx. 
Ah, no problem. Attached the Zoek log.
Hi lawton.williams, zoek loog looks clean. This is good thing.
As a precaution, run zoek again, at the same way you did before and check box only for AutoClean and Run Script.
Zoek shall preform search & cleaning routine to remove adware remains, junk and $Temp files. Before, please disable your security software as we don’t want any interference from the side in this moment. When finish, indeed enable your security software.
Done, log attached.
Zoek done nothing serious here, just wiped some remains and removed a couple of adware settings in the browsers. It is a good thing.
Please tell me how is the computer behavior now?
Seems all good, I haven’t had a warning from Avast in the past few days.
Glad I could help. Posted logs appear cleans and show no signs of active infection. You should be good to go …
We’re gonna remove my used tools now as well as carry out some further cleaning and security settings. To learn more about how to protect yourself I’ll give you a few tips for reading.
• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:
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Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.
Run the tool and check the following boxes below;
[i]
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Remove disinfection tools
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Create registry backup
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Purge System Restore [/i]
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:[b]DelFix.txt[/b])
The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
Tip: Do not use security tools such as ComboFix, FRST, Zoek and the like. These are advanced security tool, should not be used without supervision.
• Learn how to protect yourself:
=> In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software and Windows Operating System.
It is important that you visit Windows Update regularly.
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
It’s vital that you keep all your software up-to-date as older versions may have some security vulnerabilities. Keeping Java and Adobe update is priority.
Download and install latest version of Java
Download and install latest version of Adobe Reader
=> I recommend that you use one of the fantastic opportunities provided by
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avast! AntiVirus.
For security protection, an active AntiVirus is required. If you want to reinforce your security setup I recommended additional security software and utilities:
Download and install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and perform ‘Threat Scan’ from time to time. Malwarebytes will detect and remove all traces of known malware.
Download and install MCShield Anti-Malware Tool to prevent infections transmitted via removable drives.
Download and install Unchecky to keeps your checkboxes clear by preventing installing additional adware and other PUP bad software.
Download and install AdBlock for safe web browser surfing without annoying and malicious advertising ads.
• Extra text for reading:
Please visit and review PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? for some helpful information.
Please visit FAQ - Answers to common security questions - Best Practices to read tips how to protect yourself against malware infection.
You may also visit and read What to do if your Computer is running slowly? if you like to read some basic geek stuff.
• The specific type of infection:
Meet CryptoPrevent. Security app that shall attempt to prevent dangerous malware that encrypts certain types of files stored on your disk, like CryptoWall, CryptoLocker and simular clones.
More information about this family of malicious software: CryptoLocker Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ ;
Cryptolocker Ransomware: What You Need To Know and CryptoDefense and How_Decrypt Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ
Stay safe.
Best Regards,
magna86
Removed the tools with Delfix. Thanks so much for your help!