Constant website blocks

Since about New Years, my Avast has been starting to block these random websites. The notifications appear pretty much every minute. I’ve run scans, but apparently it’s not picking up whatever is in my system that’s causing this.

Edit: Sorry, accidentally posted while still trying to attach the logs. I attached two Malwarebytes logs, as I forgot to have it search for rootkits the first time. Also attached FRST logs

Is this a URL:Mal detection ?

If you can do a screenshot of the avast alert and attach it to your next post.

If it is URL:Mal this is normally an indication of an underlying infection (hidden/undetected) that avast is preventing from calling home - This needs further analysis by a malware removal specialist:
Go to this topic http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0 for information on Logs to assist in cleaning malware. Use the information about getting and using the tools and attach the logs here, not in the LOGS topic.

Thank you, David, I had accidentally posted before finishing attaching the logs, they’re now attached to the first post.

I don’t know that I can get you the avast notice anymore. Since installing Malwarebyes, it has taken over the notifications, so I can show you that.

Also attached the aswMBR log.

If avast isn’t alerting this may be somewhat different to what I previously suggested - I use MBAM Premium and I find its Malicious sites list function its worst feature, it isn’t just malicious sites that it blocks, but lots of different categories.

I will however try to get one of the malware removal specialists to take a look at your logs.

Like I said, Avast was notifying me every few minutes, right up until I installed the Malwarebytes… Then they took over. So I was getting the URL: MAL notifications previously.

Let me know if this cures 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:

CreateRestorePoint: HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000\...A8F59079A8D5}\localserver32: rundll32.exe javascript:"\..\mshtml.dll,RunHTMLApplication ";eval("epdvnfou/xsjuf)(=tdsjqu!mbohvbhf> (the data entry has 243 more characters). <==== Poweliks! 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 = CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000_Classes\CLSID\{AB8902B4-09CA-4bb6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5}\localserver32 -> rundll32.exe javascript:"\..\mshtml.dll,RunHTMLApplication ";eval("epdvnfou/xsjuf)(=tdsjqu!mbohvbhf> (the data entry has 251 more characters). <==== Poweliks? 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.

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 07-01-2015
Ran by Rahzy at 2015-01-09 13:03:44 Run:1
Running from C:\Users\Rahzy\Documents\FRST
Loaded Profile: Rahzy (Available profiles: Rahzy)
Boot Mode: Normal

Content of fixlist:


CreateRestorePoint:
HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000.…A8F59079A8D5}\localserver32: rundll32.exe javascript:"..\mshtml.dll,RunHTMLApplication ";eval(“epdvnfou/xsjuf)(=tdsjqu!mbohvbhf> (the data entry has 243 more characters). <==== Poweliks!
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 =
CustomCLSID: HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000_Classes\CLSID{AB8902B4-09CA-4bb6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5}\localserver32 → rundll32.exe javascript:”..\mshtml.dll,RunHTMLApplication ";eval("epdvnfou/xsjuf)(=tdsjqu!mbohvbhf> (the data entry has 251 more characters). <==== Poweliks?
EmptyTemp:
CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers


Restore point was successfully created.
“HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000\Software\Classes\CLSID{AB8902B4-09CA-4bb6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5}\localserver32” => Key deleted successfully.
“HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000\Software\Classes\CLSID{AB8902B4-09CA-4bb6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5}” => Key deleted successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Page_URL => Value was restored successfully.
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Search_URL => Value was restored successfully.
HKU.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\DefaultScope => value deleted successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-19\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\DefaultScope => value deleted successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-20\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\DefaultScope => value deleted successfully.
HKU\S-1-5-21-637513027-971319870-363988295-1000_Classes\CLSID{AB8902B4-09CA-4bb6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5} => Key not found.

========= bitsadmin /reset /allusers =========

BITSADMIN version 3.0 [ 7.5.7601 ]
BITS administration utility.
(C) Copyright 2000-2006 Microsoft Corp.

BITSAdmin is deprecated and is not guaranteed to be available in future versions of Windows.
Administrative tools for the BITS service are now provided by BITS PowerShell cmdlets.

0 out of 0 jobs canceled.

========= End of CMD: =========

EmptyTemp: => Removed 16.3 GB temporary data.

The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog 13:55:20 ====

AdwCleaner v4.106 - Report created 09/01/2015 at 14:15:12

Updated 21/12/2014 by Xplode

Database : 2015-01-03.1 [Live]

Operating System : Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (64 bits)

Username : Rahzy - RAHZY-PC

Running from : C:\Users\Rahzy\Documents\Programs\adwcleaner_4.106.exe

Option : Clean

***** [ Services ] *****

***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

***** [ Registry ] *****

Key Deleted : [x64] HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes{9CB96984-43C3-4D44-90EF-01466EFCF7BB}

***** [ Browsers ] *****

-\ Internet Explorer v11.0.9600.17496

-\ Mozilla Firefox v34.0.5 (x86 en-US)


AdwCleaner[R0].txt - [28157 octets] - [04/03/2014 17:29:17]
AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [891 octets] - [07/01/2015 21:15:52]
AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [1063 octets] - [09/01/2015 14:11:25]
AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [26860 octets] - [04/03/2014 17:29:51]
AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [984 octets] - [09/01/2015 14:15:12]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [1043 octets] ##########

:smiley: So far, the constant notifications seem to have stopped! Thank you so much for your help.

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

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: