Avast thread detected when opening new firefox window

Viruses and worms
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Hi,

Every time I open a new (normal or private nav) window with firefow, I get avast pop up “thread detected” with url as follow:

hxxp://secure-school.net/sync2/?rmbs=1&q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0qHs9tMqLDe49CNU0nUkMCMlNhd9FqdaHrTrGrjr6qdaMBzqUojw9rdCHrda5rjY8qSh7hfs0pihPBMn0rTr9rdU5rdYErTrEqTU6rHY5tNqHhd9FqTa4rTC6rdUGrHa6pdw8rHwHqch5BMxJhj8hB6l9DetVnemcBy0TA7kMAyVUojw7rTkFqjUHqdsEpdUFrTw5pdaMhfZPhd9FrHU8qTwErTg7rTnFrHgHqHU8tM0HAen0qTaFtMtHojw%3D hxxp://downloadusaweb.us/sync2/?rmbs=1&q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0qHs9tMqLDe49CNU0nUkMCMlNhd9FqdaHrTrGrjr6qdaMBzqUojw9rdCHrda5rjY8qSh7hfs0pihPBMn0rTr9rdU5rdYErTrEqTU6rHY5tNqHhd9FqTa4rTC6rdUGrHa6pdw8rHwHqch5BMxJhj8hB6l9DetVnemcBy0TA7kMAyVUojw7rTkFqjUHqdsEpdUFrTw5pdaMhfZPhd9FrHU8qTwErTg7rTnFrHgHqHU8tM0HAen0qTaFtMtHojw%3D hxxp://54.187.197.127/sync2/?rmbs=1&q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0qHs9tMqLDe49CNU0nUkMCMlNhd9FqdaHrTrGrjr6qdaMBzqUojw9rdCHrda5rjY8qSh7hfs0pihPBMn0rTr9rdU5rdYErTrEqTU6rHY5tNqHhd9FqTa4rTC6rdUGrHa6pdw8rHwHqch5BMxJhj8hB6l9DetVnemcBy0TA7kMAyVUojw7rTkFqjUHqdsEpdUFrTw5pdaMhfZPhd9FrHU8qTwErTg7rTnFrHgHqHU8tM0HAen0qTaFtMtHojw%3D hxxp://terminalukusaa.us/sync2/?rmbs=1&q=hfZ9ofq7D7sMCyVUojCGqchTB6lKDzt4oktxtNtVh7n0rjnErHsHrTwHqHs5tMFHhd9Fqda6rHaEpdw5qdsMDMlGojUMAe4UojsHqda4pda5rdsHrdg4qHr5pchHC7n0rjgEpjs6qHa4rTrEqHYFqjrFrHnMWy4ZBek0C7xMhfDVgShOAen0rjgGqjw8pjr9rTa5pjwGrjY5rchVWyVUojwHpjk7rjaGqTgGqdwHqTr6pjkMB6qPhd97rdwMAe4HDd99tMtHojw%3D

I’ve read some threads about this kind of issue.
I’ve attached MBAM, FRST and aswMBR logs.

Any help will be highly appreciated and welcome :slight_smile:

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Let me know if this stops it

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:

SearchScopes: HKLM - {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 - {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = SearchScopes: HKCU - DefaultScope {340CFEC4-786A-47F1-BD69-8104519E292F} URL = SearchScopes: HKCU - {340CFEC4-786A-47F1-BD69-8104519E292F} URL = FF Extension: safewEeb - C:\Users\Mouetteman\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\98vontbb.default\Extensions\ai3aye@zwxheoio.org [2014-03-23] CHR Extension: (safewEeb) - C:\Users\Mouetteman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\endkfammbpghfidaaedphgakaaejbfpn [2014-03-23] 2014-08-01 17:24 - 2014-03-23 23:37 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\ssafeweb CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers CMD: DEL %TEMP%\*.* /F /S /Q CMD: RD /S /Q %TEMP% REBOOT:

Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe
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.

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Hi,

Thanks for the quick reply (sorry, mine was not as fast).
You’ll find the logs attached.
And unfortunately, no, it didn’t stopped the pop-ups…
Even though now it looks like I have more URL starting with http than hxxp. Don’t know if it’s relevant…

http://softwareweball.info/sync/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0qHs9tMqLDe49CNU0mVsMCMlNhd9FqdaHrTrGrjr6qdaMAe4UojsHqda4pda5rdsHrdg4qHr5pchHC7n0rjgEpjs6qHa4rTrEqHYFqjrFrHnMDMlGojUMB6qPhd97rdwMAyVUojw7rTkFqjUHqdsEpdUFrTw5pdaMhfZPhd9FrHU8qTwErTg7rTnFrHgHqHU8tMtHojw%3D

Thanks for your help

4

OK next level

Download and Install Combofix

Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

  • IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

[*]Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
[*]Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_disclaimer_ENG.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/ried7/NSIS_extraction.png

[*]When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
[*]Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.

Notes:

  1. Do not mouse-click Combofix’s window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
  2. Do not “re-run” Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
  3. If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.

Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

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Hi,

Enclosed log file from combo fix.
It looks like the problem is solved.
Opened several windows, tab, hidden windows, etc…
No more pop-ups from avast.

Please let me know if I should do something else.
Thanks a lot for your help and support :slight_smile:
Kévin

6

Looks like quite a few hidden chrome bad boys in there

Now all gone :slight_smile:

Any further problems ?

7

Looks to be fine now.

Thx again

8

Kevin,

Give your machine a good work out. Essexboy will need to remove some of the tools on your machine that he used to remove malware. Since it is the weekend, please be patient since he may come on the forum at a different time.

If you have any problems in the meantime, please report them immediately. Thank you.

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Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Click Start then Run.
On Windows7 or Vista you may use Start Search field if Run is not available.
In the box copy/paste the following command:

ComboFix /Uninstall

Note that there is a space between " ComboFix " and " /Uninstall " .

Then click OK (or press Enter ).
Wait for the uninstall process to complete.

Download and run Delfix

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/delfix.JPG

: Keep Java Updated :

WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article

I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/CryptoPrevent.JPG

Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide Best security practices Keep safe :wave:

10

Hi,

Ok, computer is running without problem since quite a while.

Tools removed, thanks for your help!!

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My pleasure :slight_smile:

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Hi there
Can you please help me to clean these up? Avast keeps finding these and they seem to be multiplying!
'hxxp://groupstyleusa.info/sync2
‘hxxp://terminalukusaa.us/sync2’

hxxp://jobfirstnet.in/sync2/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0rHk7tMqLDe49CNU0eUwMCMlNhd9Fqda6rjwFrHa5rTkMBzqUojw9rdYFrHa8rHC8rih7hfs0pihPBMn0qTk5pdaGqjg9qHw4rHsHpjrHqGhHC7n0rjg5qjg9pdYFrTkErjYFqja9rjwMWy4ZBek0nemSBy0TA7lGtMZPhd96qTYHqdUGqTw6rjU5pdg6rdCEtM0HAen0qTaHtMVKC6n0rjUMgNr0rn%3D%3D

hxxp://installsunny.us/sync2/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0rHk7tMqLDe49CNU0eUwMCMlNhd9Fqda6rjwFrHa5rTkMBzqUojw9rdYFrHa8rHC8rih7hfs0pihPBMn0qTk5pdaGqjg9qHw4rHsHpjrHqGhHC7n0rjg5qjg9pdYFrTkErjYFqja9rjwMWy4ZBek0nemSBy0TA7lGtMZPhd96qTYHqdUGqTw6rjU5pdg6rdCEtM0HAen0qTaHtMVKC6n0rjUMgNr0rn%3D%3D
hxxp://onlinediir.com/sync2/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0rHk7tMqLDe49CNU0eUwMCMlNhd9Fqda6rjwFrHa5rTkMBzqUojw9rdYFrHa8rHC8rih7hfs0pihPBMn0qTk5pdaGqjg9qHw4rHsHpjrHqGhHC7n0rjg5qjg9pdYFrTkErjYFqja9rjwMWy4ZBek0nemSBy0TA7lGtMZPhd96qTYHqdUGqTw6rjU5pdg6rdCEtM0HAen0qTaHtMVKC6n0rjUMgNr0rn%3D%3D

hxxp://getitjpi.info/sync2/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0rHk7tMqLDe49CNU0eUwMCMlNhd9Fqda6rjwFrHa5rTkMBzqUojw9rdYFrHa8rHC8rih7hfs0pihPBMn0qTk5pdaGqjg9qHw4rHsHpjrHqGhHC7n0rjg5qjg9pdYFrTkErjYFqja9rjwMWy4ZBek0nemSBy0TA7lGtMZPhd96qTYHqdUGqTw6rjU5pdg6rdCEtM0HAen0qTaHtMVKC6n0rjUMgNr0rn%3D%3D

hxxp://fasten-tech.com/sync2/?q=hfZ9ofV9CShEAen0rHk7tMqLDe49CNU0eUwMCMlNhd9Fqda6rjwFrHa5rTkMBzqUojw9rdYFrHa8rHC8rih7hfs0pihPBMn0qTk5pdaGqjg9qHw4rHsHpjrHqGhHC7n0rjg5qjg9pdYFrTkErjYFqja9rjwMWy4ZBek0nemSBy0TA7lGtMZPhd96qTYHqdUGqTw6rjU5pdg6rdCEtM0HAen0qTaHtMVKC6n0rjUMgNr0rn%3D%3D
I have no idea what you need from me to sort this out. Please advise

Thank you
Elaine Alberts

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Please start your own topic, click here to do so: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?action=post;board=4.0

14

Sorry :frowning:
At 63 years of age one is a bit clueless about these things. Just need help so badly
Thank you

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No problem, just click on the provided link and post your issue there.