Avast is blocking numerous attempts by go.wvydeo.com, movieroomreviews.com, xmlka.com, etc. Not sure is this is related, but Windows Powershell has stopped working on several occasions as of late. Following directions given to those before me, I have included the logs of the various scans recommended.
Any assistance you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
You have POWELIKS. Hold on
Hello mdalmont 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
Instructions how to disable avast:
• Right click on the avast! system tray icon (
http://www.mcshield.net/pg/images/avast5.png
) in the lower right corner of the screen and scroll up to avast! shield controls;
• In the menu that appears, choose Disable Permanently. When you are prompted to turn off security, click Yes.
Note: Do not forget to turn back on this option after the cleaning by choosing avast! shield controls > Enable all shield options.
[i][size=7pt]- ComboFix will check if there is a newer version of ComboFix available.
Click Yes if prompted to download.
-If Recovery Console is not installed, ComboFix will offer download & installation.
Click Yes to allow ComboFix to install Recovery Console.
ComboFix shall also create addition log (typical location: C:\Qoobox\ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt)
=> Please attach that report (ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt) as well.
Thank you for your attention in my hour of need. The logs you requested are attached.
Hello again.
A nice job we’ve done so far. Malware is disinfected.
Could you please run FRST tool again and post me the both fresh FRST and Addition.txt logreprot. Just make sure that box for Addition has a check mark and press Scan button and fresh logs shall be created.
Again, thank you for your time. My machine is much snappier and I haven’t seen the AVAST alert popup for a day or two. Thank You.
The logs for the scan you requested are attached.
Hello mdalmont. Let’s continue …
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
File: C:\Users\Gina\jagex_cl_loginapplet_LIVE.dat
File: C:\Users\Gina\jagex_cl_runescape_LIVE.dat
File: C:\Users\Gina\jagex_cl_runescape_LIVE1.dat
CloseProcesses:
HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startpage.com/
URLSearchHook: HKCU - (No Name) - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - No File
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION
SearchScopes: HKLM -> DefaultScope {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2413} URL = http://www.searchqu.com/web?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=413&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKLM -> {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL =
SearchScopes: HKLM -> {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2413} URL = http://www.searchqu.com/web?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=413&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> DefaultScope {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2413} URL = http://www.searchqu.com/web?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=413&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL =
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2413} URL = http://www.searchqu.com/web?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=413&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000 -> DefaultScope {67A2568C-7A0A-4EED-AECC-B5405DE63B64} URL = http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&q={searchTerms}&rls=com.microsoft:{language}:{referrer:source?}&ie={inputEncoding}&oe={outputEncoding}&rlz=1I7TSNP
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000 -> {10E61E53-9263-4C0A-9494-2529E92D7EC8} URL = http://www.flickr.com/search/?q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000 -> {2229941E-621E-49B8-9076-7A887B15DD4C} URL = http://delicious.com/search?p={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000 -> {9BB47C17-9C68-4BB3-B188-DD9AF0FD2413} URL = http://www.searchqu.com/web?src=ieb&appid=0&systemid=413&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-4233636825-3162780906-1765165151-1000 -> {E73B2D77-7B78-4C96-A6E8-D9DF19F696DC} URL =
Hosts:
S3 catchme; \??\C:\ComboFix\catchme.sys [X]
EmptyTemp:
C:\ProgramData\whlprd32a.dll
C:\Users\Gina\random.dat
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.
attached is the fixlog.txt
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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It is necessary to uninstall ComboFix :
[*]Click Start (or
http://amf.mycity.rs/pg/images/VistaStartButton.png
) then Run.
On Windows7 or Vista you may use Start Search field if Run is not available.
[*]In the line of text type in (Copy) the following:
ComboFix /Uninstall
Note that there is a space between " ComboFix " and " /Uninstall " .
[*]then click OK (or press Enter ).
Wait for the uninstall process is complete. This will uninstall ComboFix. It will also implement some cleanup procedures and reset System Restore to prevent reinfection from old restore points.
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Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.
Run the tool and check the following boxes below;
[i]
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Remove disinfection tools
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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 FAQ - Answers to common security questions - Best Practices to read tips how to protect yourself against malware infection.
Please visit and review PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? for some helpful information.
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
I am unable to uninstall Combofix. When I attempt to uninstall Combofix by copying the text into the “Run” text box, windows replies that it cannot find “Combofix”; however, when I search c: for it, I find a file “ComboFix.exe.vir” in the “Qoobox/quarantine…” as well as a text file that I recognize as a scan log. Awaiting guidance…
Hello mdalmont,
You may skip that and go directly to DelFix.
DelFix tools shall preform removal of ComboFix and all his related files (plus other tool as well) same as ComboFix/Uninstall.
