Harrassing pop-up : onlinesecuritymetere.in

system · 2015-05-06T17:13:13.000Z

[*]Step #3 Run Malwarebytes’ Anti-Rootkit
Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit from here and extract the content to your Desktop.
[*]Update the program if asked.
[*]In the Scan System option check all the boxes and click on Scan.
[*]Click on Cleanup button after the scan and wait patiently. Reboot the computer if asked.
[*]After the clean-up process; locate two logs in the mbar folder namely–
[list][]mbar-log.txt; and
[]system-log.txt[*]Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.[/list]

system · 2015-05-07T09:00:52.000Z

I did the scan and cleaning, but I’m still getting the pop-ups.
Here are the logs.

mbar-log :

[i]Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.09.1.1004
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version:
main: v2015.05.06.04
rootkit: v2015.04.21.01

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 11.0.9600.17728
Nizar :: NIZAR-PC [administrator]

5/6/2015 10:29:01 PM
mbar-log-2015-05-06 (22-29-01).txt

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 3
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp120C.exe (Trojan.Krypt) → Delete on reboot. [d894bed258324de958154dbe18eab44c]
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp4A67.exe (Trojan.Agent.FSAVXGen) → Delete on reboot. [c2aa8e021f6b77bf80656446ec1507f9]
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp53E9.exe (Trojan.Agent.DED) → Delete on reboot. [98d45b3593f7c76f187fa45715eced13]

Physical Sectors Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)[/i]

System-log :

[i]Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.09.1.1004

(c) Malwarebytes Corporation 2011-2012

OS version: 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64

Account is Administrative

Internet Explorer version: 11.0.9600.17728

File system is: NTFS
Disk drives: C:\ DRIVE_FIXED, D:\ DRIVE_FIXED, X:\ DRIVE_FIXED
CPU speed: 3.202000 GHz
Memory total: 12823044096, free: 9158299648

Downloaded database version: v2015.05.06.04
Downloaded database version: v2015.04.21.01
Downloaded database version: v2015.05.06.01

Initializing…
------------ Kernel report ------------
05/06/2015 22:28:46
------------ Loaded modules -----------
\SystemRoot\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
\SystemRoot\system32\hal.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\kdcom.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\mcupdate_GenuineIntel.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\PSHED.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\CLFS.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\CI.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\Wdf01000.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\WDFLDR.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ACPI.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\WMILIB.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\msisadrv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\pci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\vdrvroot.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\partmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\volmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\volmgrx.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\mountmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\atapi.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ataport.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\msahci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\PCIIDEX.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\iaStorA.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\storport.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\asahci64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\amdxata.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\fltmgr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\fileinfo.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\msrpc.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\ksecdd.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\cng.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\pcw.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Fs_Rec.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ndis.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\NETIO.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\ksecpkg.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\fwpkclnt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\vmstorfl.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\spldr.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\rdyboost.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\mup.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\iaStorF.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\hwpolicy.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\fvevol.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\disk.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\CLASSPNP.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswVmm.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswRvrt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\cdrom.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswSnx.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Null.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Beep.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vga.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\VIDEOPRT.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\watchdog.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\RDPCDD.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\rdpencdd.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\rdprefmp.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Msfs.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\Npfs.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\tdx.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\TDI.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\afd.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswRdr2.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wfplwf.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\pacer.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\vwififlt.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\netbios.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wanarp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\termdd.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rdbss.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\nsiproxy.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\discache.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\csc.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dfsc.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\blbdrive.sys
\SystemRoot\SysWow64\drivers\AsIO.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\tunnel.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nvlddmkm.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\dxgkrnl.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\dxgmms1.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HDAudBus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ctaud2k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\portcls.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\drmk.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ks.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ctoss2k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ctprxy2k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ksthunk.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HECIx64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\e1c62x64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\USBPORT.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\asmtxhci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\1394ohci.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\GEARAspiWDM.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\wmiacpi.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\CompositeBus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\AgileVpn.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rasl2tp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\ndistapi.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\ndiswan.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\raspppoe.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\raspptp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rassstp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rdpbus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\kbdclass.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mouclass.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\dtscsibus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\swenum.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\umbus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ha20x22k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\emupia2k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\ctsfm2k.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\usbhub.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\NDProxy.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\CTHWIUT.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\CT20XUT.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\CTEXFIFX.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\nvhda64v.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\RTKVHD64.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\asmthub3.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\win32k.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\Dxapi.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\cdfs.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\monitor.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\crashdmp.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dump_diskdump.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\TSDDD.dll
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dump_iaStorA.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\dump_dumpfve.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\cdd.dll
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\usbccgp.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\USBD.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\hidusb.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HIDCLASS.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\HIDPARSE.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\kbdhid.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mouhid.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\ATMFD.DLL
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\luafv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswMonFlt.sys
??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\athurx.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vwifibus.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswStm.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\lltdio.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\nwifi.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\ndisuio.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rspndr.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\USBSTOR.SYS
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\HTTP.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\bowser.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\mpsdrv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mrxsmb.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mrxsmb10.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\mrxsmb20.sys
??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\acedrv11.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\aswHwid.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\npf.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\peauth.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\secdrv.SYS
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\srvnet.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tcpipreg.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\srv2.sys
\SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\srv.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\WudfPf.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\WUDFRd.sys
\SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\asyncmac.sys
??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\mbamchameleon.sys
??\C:\Windows\system32\drivers\MBAMSwissArmy.sys
\Windows\System32\ntdll.dll
\Windows\System32\smss.exe
\Windows\System32\apisetschema.dll
\Windows\System32\autochk.exe
\Windows\System32\nsi.dll
\Windows\System32\iertutil.dll
\Windows\System32\user32.dll
\Windows\System32\comdlg32.dll
\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
\Windows\System32\difxapi.dll
\Windows\System32\rpcrt4.dll
\Windows\System32\msvcrt.dll
\Windows\System32\sechost.dll
\Windows\System32\msctf.dll
\Windows\System32\shlwapi.dll
\Windows\System32\ole32.dll
\Windows\System32\normaliz.dll
\Windows\System32\usp10.dll
\Windows\System32\clbcatq.dll
\Windows\System32\gdi32.dll
\Windows\System32\psapi.dll
\Windows\System32\advapi32.dll
\Windows\System32\lpk.dll
\Windows\System32\ws2_32.dll
\Windows\System32\imagehlp.dll
\Windows\System32\oleaut32.dll
\Windows\System32\setupapi.dll
\Windows\System32\urlmon.dll
\Windows\System32\kernel32.dll
\Windows\System32\wininet.dll
\Windows\System32\Wldap32.dll
\Windows\System32\imm32.dll
\Windows\System32\cfgmgr32.dll
\Windows\System32\devobj.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-version-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-user32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\wintrust.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\crypt32.dll
\Windows\System32\comctl32.dll
\Windows\System32\userenv.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-normaliz-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-shlwapi-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\api-ms-win-downlevel-advapi32-l1-1-0.dll
\Windows\System32\KernelBase.dll
\Windows\System32\msasn1.dll
\Windows\System32\profapi.dll
\Windows\SysWOW64\normaliz.dll
----------- End -----------
Done!

Scan started
Database versions:
main: v2015.05.06.04
rootkit: v2015.04.21.01

<<<2>>>
Physical Sector Size: 512
Drive: 0, DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac59790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
--------- Disk Stack ------
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac592c0, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\partmgr
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac59790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ab8ac50, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\iaStorF
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800a8fb040, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\ACPI
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800a8a26f0, DeviceName: \Device\00000077, DriverName: \Driver\iaStorA
------------ End ----------
Alternate DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk0\DR0, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
Upper DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
Lower DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
<<<3>>>
Volume: C:
File system type: NTFS
SectorSize = 512, ClusterSize = 4096, MFTRecordSize = 1024, MFTIndexSize = 4096 bytes
<<<2>>>
<<<3>>>
Volume: C:
File system type: NTFS
SectorSize = 512, ClusterSize = 4096, MFTRecordSize = 1024, MFTIndexSize = 4096 bytes
Scanning drivers directory: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers…
Done!
Drive 0
This is a System drive
Scanning MBR on drive 0…
Inspecting partition table:
MBR Signature: 55AA
Disk Signature: 62C0FF3C

Partition information:

Partition 0 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 2048  Numsec = 204800
Partition file system is NTFS
Partition is bootable

Partition 1 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 206848  Numsec = 468652032

Partition 2 type is Empty (0x0)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 0  Numsec = 0

Partition 3 type is Empty (0x0)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 0  Numsec = 0

Disk Size: 240057409536 bytes
Sector size: 512 bytes

Done!
Physical Sector Size: 512
Drive: 1, DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac5f790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk1\DR1, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
--------- Disk Stack ------
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac5f2c0, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\partmgr
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ac5f790, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk1\DR1, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800ab8bc50, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\iaStorF
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa800a8f8060, DeviceName: \Device\00000078, DriverName: \Driver\iaStorA
------------ End ----------
Alternate DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk1\DR1, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
Upper DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
Lower DeviceData: 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
Drive 1
Scanning MBR on drive 1…
Inspecting partition table:
MBR Signature: 55AA
Disk Signature: 13EDEF9C

Partition information:

Partition 0 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 2048  Numsec = 1331200000

Partition 1 type is Primary (0x7)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 1331202048  Numsec = 622317568

Partition 2 type is Empty (0x0)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 0  Numsec = 0

Partition 3 type is Empty (0x0)
Partition is NOT ACTIVE.
Partition starts at LBA: 0  Numsec = 0

Disk Size: 1000204886016 bytes
Sector size: 512 bytes

Done!
Physical Sector Size: 0
Drive: 2, DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8012c2a060, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk2\DR2, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
--------- Disk Stack ------
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8012c28b90, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\partmgr
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8012c2a060, DeviceName: \Device\Harddisk2\DR2, DriverName: \Driver\Disk
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8012b6ab80, DeviceName: Unknown, DriverName: \Driver\iaStorF
DevicePointer: 0xfffffa8012c24b60, DeviceName: \Device\0000009b, DriverName: \Driver\USBSTOR
------------ End ----------
Infected: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp120C.exe → [Trojan.Krypt]
Infected: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp4A67.exe → [Trojan.Agent.FSAVXGen]
Infected: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\temp\tmp53E9.exe → [Trojan.Agent.DED]
File “C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\mpcache-C0A52BF0372227CBDF49E2BBB5E658D1A0AFA169.bin.VE1” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\mpcache-C0A52BF0372227CBDF49E2BBB5E658D1A0AFA169.bin.VF” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\AvastSvc.log” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\AvastUI.log” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\CommChannel.Protocol.log” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\Instup.log” is compressed (flags = 1)
File “C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Persistent Data\Avast\Logs\Update.log” is compressed (flags = 1)
Scan finished
Creating System Restore point…
Cleaning up…
Removal scheduling successful. System shutdown needed.
System shutdown occurred

Removal queue found; removal started
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-0-i.mbam…
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (portable)\VBR-0-0-2048-i.mbam…
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-0-r.mbam…
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-1-i.mbam…
Removing C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (portable)\MBR-1-r.mbam…
Removal finished[/i]

system · 2015-05-08T04:17:14.000Z

Please post a fresh FRST scan log.

system · 2015-05-08T20:57:34.000Z

I really wonder why it worked with other people already from steps before.
Do you think killing the explorer.exe process before running the scans and fixed could make a difference ?

The FRST Scan log as well as the Addition.txt are in the attachment (copy/paste doesn’t go 'cause the message exceeds the characters limit).

system · 2015-05-11T13:20:53.000Z

Explorer.exe should not have caused this. Follow the step outlined below and we shall move on from there.

[*]Step #4 Run ComboFix
Download ComboFix by sUBs from one of the suitable locations listed below and save it to your Desktop.
Download Link #1
Download Link #2
Donwload Link #3

Warning
Please acknowledged yourself this warning beforehand. The tool, ComboFix, is an extremely powerful malware removal tool if not one of the most powerful tools ever created. In the hands of an inept person or a simple mistake can render your machine un-bootable. Peruse every step I listed below unless you want a dreadful occurrence.
***

[]Disable your security software. For more information, peruse this thread;
[*]Right-click and choose Run as administrator to run the program.
[*]As a buit-in process, ComboFix will check if you system has Microsoft Windows Recovery Console installed. Let Combofix download and install Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.
[list][*]It requires an active internet connection.
[*]If your system already has Microsoft Windows Recovery Console installed, this step will be skipped
[*]ComboFix will now scan your system for malwares and will attempt to remove them.
[*]Note: ComboFix performs fifty steps during this fix. Please be patient.
[*]After the scan your system will reboot and a log will be produced. The log is automatically saved in C:\ComboFix.txt.
[]Attach the log in your next reply.[/list]

Crucial Notes:
[*]Do not mouse-click when ComboFix is running as it may stall.
[*]Do not re-run ComboFix if you face a problem. Ask for my instruction here.
[*]ComboFix will make Internet Explorer your default browser and will change number of different Internet Explorer settings.
[*]ComboFix prevents autorun functions of all CD and USB devices to assist with malware removal and increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you, please tell me.
[]It is possible that ComboFix, even on its first run, may have fixed the problems you are having. We strongly suggest that you still post your log into the topic that you are receiving help as you most likely will have infections left over that your helper will need to analyze further.
[]ComboFix will disconnect your system from internet for security measures. The connection is automatically restored after the scan but if it does not, it can be restored by rebooting the PC.

system · 2015-05-11T23:47:45.000Z

Hello,
I just put my antiradioactive suit and ran Combofix, it went through some stages but I have this warning:

Unable to create a backup of the current registry file
C:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM !
Continue restoration of this file?

I have no idea whether to say Yes or No.

I’m writing from my mobile phone, I’m keeping the computer on standby until I hear from you.

system · 2015-05-11T23:51:59.000Z

By the way, Combofix is just about to reboot. Screen says this:

Rebooting Windows
Please allow Combofix to reboot the machine.
Warning! Do not manually reboot the machine yourself

avastuser3796 · 2015-05-12T10:19:38.000Z

Last one is just saying let CF do it, don’t touch anything. When CF reboots the machine, it will auto run and do more stuff. if you do the reboot using the power button, CF won’t continue.

system · 2015-05-12T14:33:28.000Z

FRST has already created a backup of the registry so continue with ComboFix.

system · 2015-05-12T22:22:25.000Z

I continued but I got this error message :

Error restoring C:/Windows/erdnt/subs/system
To
C:/Windows /System32/config/System

Continue with the next file?
[RegReplaceKey: 5 - Access is denied]

I was going to click Yes, but I’d better be sure and wait for your response.

It will be the second day I sleep with the computer turned on right beside me…

system · 2015-05-13T13:28:07.000Z

Click ‘Yes’ and proceed.

system · 2015-05-14T00:28:39.000Z

The log file is attached.

I have the impression that the pop-ups have stopped - hurray !
Not sure yet though because I’m not having access to my computer very often these days, but if I see something I will let you know.

Thank you very much for your pro help !

system · 2015-05-14T04:38:15.000Z

Monitor it for the next 24 hours and report to me. Just a friendly reminder, if you ever encounter such problem in the future, do not run Combofix on your own as it one of the most powerful removal tools and if done incorrectly, it can make the PC un-bootable.

system · 2015-05-14T22:59:04.000Z

Bad news … I’m still getting pop-ups about the same thing.

Is this thing just extremely annoying, or is there some kind of danger related to it ? Like should I backup my stuff or it’s inoffensive ?

system · 2015-05-16T13:34:52.000Z

[*]Step #5 Fix with FRST
Make sure that you still have FRST.exe on your Desktop. If you do not have it, download the suitable version from here to your Desktop.
[*]Open Notepad.exe. Do not use any other text editor software;
[*]Copy and Paste the contents inside the code-box to your Notepad –

Start
CreateRestorePoint:
CloseProcesses:
Emptytemp:
ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers: [1SecureIconsProvider] -> {FC9D8189-520A-4417-AED7-9EAC810C6FBA} => C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\SecureIconsProvider.dll [2014-11-17] ()
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure
End

[*]Click on File > Save as…
[list][*]Inside the File Name box type fixlist.txt;
[*]From the Save as type drop down list, choose All Files
[*]Save the file to your Desktop;
[*]Re-run FRST.exe and click Fix;
Note: If FRST advises there is a new updated version to be downloaded, do so/allow this.[*]After the completion, a log will be produced;
[*]Copy and Paste the contents of the log in your next reply.[/list]

system · 2015-05-17T14:08:35.000Z

Here is the log file. So far no pop-ups !

[i]Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 16-05-2015 02
Ran by Nizar at 2015-05-17 15:14:52 Run:2
Running from C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop
Loaded Profiles: Nizar (Available profiles: Nizar & UpdatusUser)
Boot Mode: Normal

Content of fixlist:

Start
CreateRestorePoint:
CloseProcesses:
Emptytemp:
ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers: [1SecureIconsProvider] → {FC9D8189-520A-4417-AED7-9EAC810C6FBA} => C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure\Icons\SecureIconsProvider.dll [2014-11-17] ()
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure
End

Restore point was successfully created.
Processes closed successfully.
“HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers\1SecureIconsProvider” => Key deleted successfully.
“HKCR\CLSID{FC9D8189-520A-4417-AED7-9EAC810C6FBA}” => Key deleted successfully.

“C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure” directory move:

Could not move “C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure” directory. => Scheduled to move on reboot.

EmptyTemp: => Removed 458.2 MB temporary data.

Result of scheduled files to move (Boot Mode: Normal) (Date&Time: 2015-05-17 15:16:34)<=

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Secure => Is moved successfully.

==== End of Fixlog 15:16:34 ====[/i]

system · 2015-05-17T16:40:24.000Z

Please monitor the PC for next 24 hours and report to me if the pop-up re-appears. If everything is okay after the aforementioned time period, we shall move on to the next phase.

system · 2015-05-19T00:02:38.000Z

Hello,

Still nothing to declare, everything seems fine

system · 2015-05-19T11:46:31.000Z

Perusing your logs, I see no infection currently present in your system. Unless you are having any issue(s), the machine appears to be Malware-free as we speak.

Removal of Tools and Quarantined Files

Despite the tools we have used are clean, they are powerful removal tools and made in a way so that they carry out any commands given to them without (most cases) asking for a confirmation. In the hands of an inept person, they can make the machine un-bootable – a scenario we do not wish to see. Also, we need to remove the quarantined files/folders from your system as a dormant malware can be as bad as an active one if given the proper environment. I shall now give you the guidelines to remove the tools and the quarantined files from your system.

[*]Cleanup with Delfix
Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.
Download Link
[*]Double-click to run the program;
[list][*]Note: Windows Vista/7/8 users right-click and choose Run as administrator[*]Make sure that all the boxes are checked;
[*]Click Run;
[*]A log will be opened after the operation is finished;
[*]Copy and Paste it in your next reply[/list]

Prevention and Future Guidelines

Prevention is better than cure – goes the old saying. As much as we love to see you visit our site, we do not want to see you having your PC infected by malwares again.

[*]Keep Windows up-to-date.
It is extremely important that you keep your operating system (Windows) updated when updates are made available. It is set to alert you, so be sure not to ignore these notices and to allow the updates to install. Many of these are critical security packages which could very possibly be the difference between your picking up a future infiltration and simply passing right by it unharmed.
[*]Run antivirus software and keep it up-to-date, too.
Antivirus software is your safety net if all other protections fail. The first line of defense is smart computing, of course, but everyone needs a backup. Once they’re installed, check periodically to ensure they have been successfully updating as well. An out-of-date antivirus is not a happy antivirus!
[*]Keep your web browser plugins and other programs updated also.
This tip is rarely shared by technicians and its importance is not widely recognized, but it’s absolutely critical. Programs such as Java, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, and myriad other such web-exposed items are deeply vulnerable to attack, which can quickly lead to a hopelessly infected system no matter what protection you currently have installed. The reason is that these programs are ubiquitous, but are also not perfect and are extremely complex… and as such, security vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited by hackers hoping to gain control over your machine. By performing every update for these programs as soon as it’s made available, you will greatly reduce your exposure to dangerous internet threats.

A great way to do this is to install the Filehippo Update Checker and run it regularly. Also, try not to ignore any notifications you receive regarding updates to programs already installed on your PC.

No scripts is an excellent security device too. I like it but it is not for everyone because it requires you to take action if you want to see some things (pop ups, banners etc.) on sites you visit.

Download NoSript by Giorgio Maone.

Note: Sometimes you will get a site telling you that you need to install Java when actually all you need to do is enable the site through the no script icon down on the right hand side of your computer.

[*]Watch out for new threat named CryptoLocker
CryptoLocker is a new type ransomware family malware that encrypts your important files and asks for a ransom to decrypt them. At the moment of posting this reply there are no tools that can undo the havoc this malware causes. We can help you to remove the malware from your system but the files that was encrypted cannot be recovered without the decryption key. So, I ask for your forbearance and practice constant vigilance. Please read the following article to acknowledge yourself about the safety measures.
How to prevent your computer from becoming infected by CryptoLocker.

[*]And last of all, surf smart.
It doesn’t matter how well the autopilot system works if the pilot keeps flying the plane into mountain ranges. Don’t forget that no matter how much you have protecting yourself, your security ultimately begins and ends with you. Don’t visit dangerous or questionable web sites, avoid suspicious links on Facebook and emails/email attachments you’re unsure about, and just generally keep your wits about you, and you’ll be much safer. Also, avoid illegal downloads, cracks, “warez”, and all other too-good-to-be-true internet offerings: they’re typically laden with malware. Be smart and you can avoid most threats lurking about the darker corners of the internet! And for even more tips, see our article, How Did I Get Infected in the First Place?

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Regards,
Valinorum

system · 2015-05-21T21:18:22.000Z

Hello Valinorum,

Here is the log you asked for :

[i]# DelFix v1.010 - Logfile created 21/05/2015 at 23:05:03

Updated 26/04/2015 by Xplode

Username : Nizar - NIZAR-PC

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

~ Activating UAC … OK

~ Removing disinfection tools …

Deleted : C:\Qoobox
Deleted : C:\Combofix
Deleted : C:\FRST
Deleted : C:\AdwCleaner
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\FRST-OlderVersion
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\mbar
Deleted : C:\ComboFix.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\Addition.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\AdwCleaner[S0].txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\AdwCleaner[S1]_.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\adwcleaner_4.203.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\Fixlog.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\FRST.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\FRST64.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\log COMBOFIX.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\logs.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Desktop\Search.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\Addition.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\aswmbr.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\aswMBR.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\FRST.txt
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\FRST64.exe
Deleted : C:\Users\Nizar\Downloads\MBR.dat
Deleted : C:\Windows\grep.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\PEV.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\NIRCMD.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\MBR.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\SED.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\SWREG.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\SWSC.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\SWXCACLS.exe
Deleted : C:\Windows\Zip.exe
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\AdwCleaner
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Swearware
Deleted : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\combofix.exe
Deleted : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_ASWMBR

~ Creating registry backup … OK

~ Cleaning system restore …

Deleted : RP #406 [Restore Point Created by FRST | 05/17/2015 13:14:53]
Deleted : RP #407 [Windows Update | 05/18/2015 19:43:21]
Deleted : RP #408 [Windows Update | 05/19/2015 22:43:38]

New restore point created !

~ Resetting system settings … OK

########## - EOF - ##########[/i]

Thank you so much for you patient help and advice ! You rock.
(It is actually me in the attached photo)

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