Today I was starting up a new backup computer. When downloading a reputable program(Filezilla) which I have on 3 computers and have used for long I was hijaked by a malware called Taplika. My computer was partly locked up but I could start Avast. However Avast DID NOT DISCOVER ANYTHING. I had to go to my ordinary computer and google for help and after this I manually removed part of the virus and by using Malwarebytes and Hitman pro i finally hope to have cleaned out the virus. I am VERY DISSAPOINTED with my Avast pro since Taplika seems to be commonly known. It is said to be mainly a hijacker, but it made my inernet Explorer unusable and locked my computer several times in a way so even the task manager was locked. If Avast is not better than this I feel worried. I am mostly very cautios but need good protection because I work a lot on the net.
Malwarebytes found Close to 400 bad files and when I used Hitman as a safeguard it found 3
PO Sylwan
NO security program have 100% detection or zero false positives
I was hijaked by a malware called Taplika.Taplika is not malware, it is a PUP = not malware / Possible Unwanted Program .... usually crap that comes bundled with free downloads
avast PUP detection is default off exept for in boot scan … so if you want PUP detection, turn it on in all shields/scan types where you want it
if you want a check that evrything is removed, see instructions here https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
scroll down to Farbar Recovery Scan Tool…run as instructed and attach the two diagnostic logs
If you call it a POSSIBLE unwanted program you must be making fun of me. I have seen what malwares and viruses can do and what this program did to my computer was really really bad. That it could have been much worse with a very bad virus or malware is no reassurance. I could NOT act on it without using another computer because it blocked almost the whole system. That Avast not detected it is very strange and not reliable If that malware is a something POSSIBLY unwanted your standards must be far from what I expect from Avast. There must be many programs like this which You should KNOW about and act upon. This malware was well known when I googled it. It took some effort and a few hours to get rid of it. IF it is not there still someplace. If I had not been very experienced but an ordinary user I would have been in big trouble because i Could NOT have used my computer
PO Sylwan
http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-taplika-virus/
[b]Taplika[/b] is a browser hijacker, which is promoted via other free downloads, and once installed it will change your browser homepage to Taplika.com and set the default search engine to Taplika SearchTaplika Search it’s technically not a virus, but it does exhibit plenty of malicious traits, such as rootkit capabilities to hook deep into the operating system, browser hijacking, and in general just interfering with the user experience. The industry generally refers to it as a “PUP,” or potentially unwanted program.
Taplika Search is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer (BHO) and Firefox/Chrome (plugin) and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settings and in some cases will modify Internet Explorer’s load time threshold, place a lock file within Firefox to prevent competing software from changing its settings as well as disable the browser’s Content Security Policy in order to allow for cross site scripting of the plugin.
and as already said
avast PUP detection is default off exept for in boot scan … so if you want PUP detection, turn it on in all shields/scan types where you want it
if you want a check that evrything is removed, see instructions here https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
scroll down to Farbar Recovery Scan Tool…run as instructed and attach the two diagnostic logs
it is recomended as there is usually lots of leftover files that need to be removed
Hi Pondus,
This is not a PUP as they classify it also below,as I would rather call this a devious BHO spyware malcode. Exept from the recommendation to spyware hunter, which we should forget, we can read about it here: http://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/8148-taplika-com-browser-hijacker
The Taplika browser hijacker was developed by IronSource Ltd. There are many dubious browser extensions similar to Taplika including Groovorio, BuenoSearch, Enhanced-Search, and Royal-Search. These potentially unwanted programs generate intrusive online ads and modify Internet browser settings. Although Taplika.com poses no direct virus or malware threats, most users are redirected to this website without their consent. If your homepage, default search engine, and URL settings for new tabs are set to taplika.com without your permission, read the following removal guide to eliminate this browser hijacker from your Internet browsers.Deceptive website used for tricking Internet users into downloading and installing Taplika.com browser hijacker:
As the vicrtim states in his posting, this is nothing you want for some-one to land onto his or her or it’s machine.
Symptoms indicating that your Internet browsers are affected by a browser hijacker:Your homepage and/or default Internet search engine is changed.
Appearance of new toolbars.
Slow performance of Internet browsers.
New Bookmarks or Favorites added.
You can’t change your homepage or default search engine.
You see online ads on your screen that are not served by the website.
You get redirected to pages you never intended to visit.
Wait for a qualified remover to give instructions as how to remove this from the infested computer,
follow his instructions to the dot.
polonus
This is not a PUP as they classify it............ As the vicrtim states in his posting, this is nothing you want for some-one to land onto his or her or it's machine.you also know that i am not the one that classify/name this crap ;)
we could probably fill and entire topic debating what this should be classed as ( there probably exist many topics about that already)
Hi Pondus,
As a rule these PUP qualifications for this kind of persistent browser helper object junkware are just given to evade legal implications as the makers of this junk, that only will leave your computer after a lot of knowledgable effort by qualified removers, are viewed by the makers as a legit browser addition and they have a large legal team to convince av vendors or anti spyware programs of this standpoint in court.
Calling it anything other than PUP (what it actually is not) would lead to such legal implications and that is why those that detect call it a PUP.
That this is not a PUP is clear from the fact that you just cannot go to the browser settings or to the computer configuration screen to simply uninstall it with one click - sometimes this "whatever you wanna call it"will make your browser won’t update to stay on your machine forever or make changes in the register to may it resurrect with every start-up. The scheme behind this “whatever we shall call it” is known - easy money via fraudulent redirections and fraudelent clicks,
polonus
Hi again! i was a Little hasty thinking that you PONDUS is a moderator from Avast and beacuse of that I was a little impolite. Sorry about that.
I tried downloading farbar recovery scan tool BUT my Avast blocks and removes it so it is not easy to follow your instructions. I now have malwarebytes scanning the infected computer again and also scanning for rootkits which I did not do before. Is there any other program which you can suggest.
As a Little note I can tell you that I have not had Mawarebytes on my computer fro a couple of years. About 2 years ago I wanted to make a scan and updated my malwarebytes, BUT the update had been hacked and I ended up with a crashed system. I could recover most files using the Linux I had on a partition on that harddrive but it cost me a weeks work and a new computer. The guys at malwarebytes could not help and I never recieved any compensation.
PO
Hi po2,
Wait for a qualified remover to appear here. That is probably to-morrow because it is well beyond midnight here and most malware removal experts are now “on one ear” and probably dreaming up new malware cleansing routines ;D
They will give you instructions how to get the demanded logs and they will give instructions how to get your machine cleansed.
See: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
They are trained and respected all over the internet, so you will be in the best of hands,
sov gott,
polonus
I tried downloading farbar recovery scan tool BUT my Avast blocks and removes it so it is not easy to follow your instructions.right click avast tray icon and pause shields......
Essexboy will be back online tomorrow and check your logs…
The FP on FRST has now been lifted so it should download normally
Hi,
I had a bout with Taplika a little while ago. I would’ve classified it as a Rootkit… No typing, No Chrome, No AM/AV Programs were functional etc.
Hi I have made a scan with farbar recovery tool. I am not experienced enough to judge the result properly but could not find Taplika anywhere when looking quickly at the logs. Does anyone out there want to check them and give advice?
Regards PO
the should be two logs … addidtional.txt is missing
Does anyone out there want to check them and give advice?read my post above
Hi I thought I added both logs. Here is add txt
Get rid of MSE please.
This is a new PC that I bought to use while changing harddrive on my ordinary one MSE was installed when I recieved it. I think I have deactivted it but might be wrong. Should I remove it completely?
Hi after this run could you let me know what problems are apparent
CAUTION : This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer
Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
CreateRestorePoint: BHO: No Name -> {34A0D84B-CDDC-4EC4-AFDD-4F1DDE1D14E5} -> No File 2015-02-07 07:40 - 2015-02-07 07:40 - 00000000 __SHD () C:\Users\matte\AppData\Local\EmieUserList 2015-02-07 07:40 - 2015-02-07 07:40 - 00000000 __SHD () C:\Users\matte\AppData\Local\EmieSiteList 2015-02-07 07:40 - 2015-02-07 07:40 - 00000000 __SHD () C:\Users\matte\AppData\Local\EmieBrowserModeList EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers
Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/FRSTfix.JPG
Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that
THEN
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.
[*]Close all open programs and internet browsers.
[*]Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
[*]Click on Scan.
[*]After the scan is complete click on “Clean”
[*]Confirm each time with Ok.
[*]Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
[*]Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
[*]You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.
Here is fixlog