Constant threat detected alerts

Viruses and worms
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Hi all. Since I updated to Avast Free 2016, I am constantly getting threat alerts. Sometimes the process is Firefox, but mostly it is in C:/Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe

I’ve run Avast full scan and Malwarebytes but they don’t find anything nasty. I’ve also run ADWCleaner, which did find some stuff but that is cleared now and I’m still getting constant alerts. It’s the same websites all the time (around four of them; one of them being Livegoal.net) but the alerts are only threat detected (and blocked) which seems good?. Is this just the update of Avast being more in your face and can I ignore the alerts as Avast is blocking them? Or is this something that needs fixing?

Thanks

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Will be posting logs for this issue as recommended from different version of this post, but I do have news. Whilst looking at my sound mixer for a totally different reason, I noticed that I had 2 incidents of Windows(C) register server running as volume controls…? (See Attachment). Pretty sure they shouldn’t be there. So I updated Malware Bytes software to version 2.x (I had been running an old version of the app but with up to date definitions) and it found a root kit exploit and loads of PUP’s It dealt with all those and, after re-booting, I haven’t had the problem since (fingers crossed). The 2 weird register server volume controls have also now disappeared, so, hopefully, that’s sorted now.

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OK. Here are the logs. As posted above, hopefully Malware Bytes has fixed the problem now, but would be good for someone to have a look.

Thanks again.

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Looks like MBAM killed it all :slight_smile: Normally it leaves the JS behind

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: HKLM-x32\...\Run: [TQ566808] => "D:\Setup.exe" Reg: reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f Reg: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local /f RemoveProxy: 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

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Here’s the log from FRST. Thanks.

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Any further problems ?

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Fingers crossed, all seems well. I haven’t had a virus or other threat that has caused me this much trouble in 10 years. I was surprised that my older version of Malware Bytes didn’t find or deal with the problem as the definitions were fully up to date. Still: seems fixed now. Thanks for all your help. Really appreciate it.

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You had the latest variant of poweliks, http://www.techadvisory.org/2015/01/what-is-poweliks-and-why-should-you-care/ this is continually mutating and evades all antiviruses. MBAM has tried since it came out and appears to have a cleaning routine for this one now

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:

Remove tools

Download and run Delfix
Select the options as shown

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)

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa
Run the programme and select Remove Java Runtime. Uninstall all versions of Java present
Once done then run it again and select Update Java runtime > Download and install Latest version

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

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

Unchecky

Click on the link above to be taken to Unchecky.com
click the very large Download button.
click Save
Click Open folder
Right click on the Unchecky_setup and choose to Run as Administrator
Once open click the Install button.
Then click on Finish
Unchecky is now installed and will help you keep unwanted check boxes unchecked, this is a fire and forget programme :wink:

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:

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Thanks again essexboy. Before I run it, what does the reset system settings option do in Delfix? Should I expect any changes to my setup?

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No that just ensures that system files are hidden as normal, as some tools change that to unhidden