Luckysearch home page virus

system · 2015-05-20T10:17:29.000Z

There are my logs:

Pondus · 2015-05-20T12:09:56.000Z

you need to attach FRST diagnostic logs

system · 2015-05-20T12:48:17.000Z

Pondus post:6:

you need to attach FRST diagnostic logs

But I had the Luckysearches-related files deleted by AdwCleaner.

Pondus · 2015-05-20T16:03:31.000Z

I assume you created this topic because you wanted help … diagnostic logs will show leftover files / additional crap that need to be removed

system · 2015-05-21T01:48:48.000Z

Pondus post:8:

I assume you created this topic because you wanted help … diagnostic logs will show leftover files / additional crap that need to be removed

Sure, I will notify you if the FRST log is done.

system · 2015-05-21T02:46:44.000Z

Suprisingly, my download speed after having the Luckysearches-related files being removed went up gradually as I got astonished how did that happen.

magna86 · 2015-05-21T09:16:02.000Z

MatthewGo707, to make the story short, our help is free. Now, you do have a problem, and if you want valid malware check and our help, post these FRST logs.

Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/FRST_canned.png
) by Farbar and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatibale with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them.
Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.

[*]Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
[*]Press Scan button.
[*]It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
[*]The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

system · 2015-05-22T04:45:43.000Z

Here’s the results after I ran FRST:

magna86 · 2015-05-22T09:52:10.000Z

Hello, first execute this script, then, you will need to reinstall Google Chrome browser. Upon uninstalling, select “Also delete your browsing data” option.

Then, just download and install fresh copy of Google Chrome , enter google account and all your bookmarks and staff will be synced.

1. Open notepad and copy/paste the text present inside the code box below.
To do this highlight the contents of the box and right click on it. Paste this into the open notepad.
NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to the operating system

Start
CreateRestorePoint:
REG: reg delete HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\mountpoints2 /f

CloseProcesses:
HKLM\...\Run: [] => [X]
HKLM-x32\...\Run: [] => [X]
CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION
Task: {B82A5ADA-251F-45CC-8A9A-153D44B21912} - \9bd2e192-e5a9-4c78-bfc7-ac0c8a65c35d-5_user No Task File <==== ATTENTION
Task: {DD23718E-DC40-4D74-9834-959CAC511CBE} - \9bd2e192-e5a9-4c78-bfc7-ac0c8a65c35d-5 No Task File <==== ATTENTION
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = 
HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = 
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_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 = 
Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-1901557742-2927913925-2201515314-1000 -> No Name - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} -  No File

Hosts:
C:\ProgramData\DP45977C.lfl

RemoveProxy:
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Claudine\Local Settings:xoHYyUYY8L2CKJ9GZpv
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Claudine\AppData\Local:xoHYyUYY8L2CKJ9GZpv
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Claudine\AppData\Local\Application Data:xoHYyUYY8L2CKJ9GZpv
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Claudine\AppData\Local\Temp:3zkp7HIdg2GWZcrKNoEaiIUdEq

EmptyTemp:
End

2. Save notepad as fixlist.txt to your Desktop.
NOTE: => It’s important that both files, FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

3. Run FRST/FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
If the tool needed a restart please make sure you let the system to restart normally and let the tool completes its run after restart.

The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
Note: If the tool warned you about the outdated version please download and run the updated version.

system · 2015-05-22T12:53:42.000Z

Here it is:

magna86 · 2015-05-23T00:36:59.000Z

Nice. Now let’s preform some additional scan to make shure there is no malware afoot.

Please download Zoek tool by Smeenk (
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/Zoek_icon.png
) from here and save it to your Desktop.
Unpack the archive…

[*]Close any open browsers and temporarily disable your AntiVirus program. (if it is necessary)
If you are unsure how to do this please read this or this Instruction.

[*]Double click on zoek.exe to run the tool. Please wait while the tool does not start…
[*]Click on More Options and check box only for AutoClean
[*] Click on
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/Run%20Script%20by%20zoek.png
button.
Please wait until a logreport will open (this can be after reboot)

[*]Save notepad to your Desktop and attach here zoek-results.log
Note: It will also create a log in the C:\ directory named “zoek-results.log”

system · 2015-05-26T06:43:39.000Z

Yesterday, I tried to run the program named “Zoek” but it was slow in performing the scan which took 4 hours in doing that. Can you tell me what happened?

magna86 · 2015-05-26T21:56:23.000Z

It just got stuck. Post me fresh FRST logs for final analysist.

system · 2015-05-29T08:42:45.000Z

Here’s the result:

magna86 · 2015-05-29T19:12:39.000Z

Hello MatthewGo707,

For some reason, Zoek won’t run properly. We could force him to finish his scan, nevertheless, just post fresh FRST logs to see where will that lead us.

system · 2015-06-01T11:46:21.000Z

magna86 post:19:

Hello MatthewGo707,

For some reason, Zoek won’t run properly. We could force him to finish his scan, nevertheless, just post fresh FRST logs to see where will that lead us.

You mean it take long time to scan?

magna86 · 2015-06-01T16:54:56.000Z

No, I meant to say I need fresh sets of Farbar recovery scan tool (a.k.a FRST) logs …

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=170920.msg1216849#msg1216849

system · 2015-06-02T03:08:14.000Z

OK, then.

system · 2015-06-02T03:13:40.000Z

Here is the outcome:

magna86 · 2015-06-08T19:05:38.000Z

Hello,

Sorry for delay in my response, I had some personal life issues …

Posted logs shows no malware on the PC. They is however some modifications that needs to be addressed.

First, reset Mozilla Firefox browser back to there defaults.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/reset-preferences-fix-problems

Next, you need to uninsall current version of Google Chrome, mark the options to delete your browsing data as well. Then, download fresh Google Chrome, install as usual, sign in to account (gmal) and all your data shall be synced.

Before you start with this, you may run AdwCleaner to target these registry remains … here is instructions how to s’.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

The tool will start to update the database, please wait a bit.
Click on I agree button.
Click on the Scan button.
AdwCleaner will begin…be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
After the scan has finished, click on the Report button…a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don’t worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.

Glad I could help. Posted logs appear cleans and show no signs of active infection. You should be good to go …

We’re gonna remove my used tools now as well as carry out some further cleaning and security settings. To learn more about how to protect yourself I’ll give you a few tips for reading.

• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

To uninstall and remove AdwCleaner:

[*]Double click on adwcleaner.exe to run the tool;
[*]Click on Uninstall and Confirm with Yes

http://www.mcshield.net/pg/images/arrow.png
Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;
[i]
http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Remove disinfection tools

http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Create registry backup

http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png
Purge System Restore [/i]
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:[b]DelFix.txt[/b])

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

Tip: Do not use security tools such as ComboFix, FRST, Zoek and the like. These are advanced security tool, should not be used without supervision.

• Learn how to protect yourself:

=> In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software and Windows Operating System.

It is important that you visit Windows Update regularly.
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows

It’s vital that you keep all your software up-to-date as older versions may have some security vulnerabilities. Keeping Java and Adobe update is priority.
Download and install latest version of Java
Download and install latest version of Adobe Reader

=> I recommend that you use one of the fantastic opportunities provided by
http://www.mcshield.net/pg/images/avast5.png
avast! AntiVirus.

For security protection, an active AntiVirus is required. If you want to reinforce your security setup I recommended additional security software and utilities:
Download and install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and perform ‘Threat Scan’ from time to time. Malwarebytes will detect and remove all traces of known malware.
Download and install MCShield Anti-Malware Tool to prevent infections transmitted via removable drives.
Download and install Unchecky to keeps your checkboxes clear by preventing installing additional adware and other PUP bad software.
Download and install AdBlock for safe web browser surfing without annoying and malicious advertising ads.

• Extra text for reading:

Please visit and review PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? for some helpful information.

Please visit FAQ - Answers to common security questions - Best Practices to read tips how to protect yourself against malware infection.

You may also visit and read What to do if your Computer is running slowly? if you like to read some basic geek stuff.

• The specific type of infection:

Meet CryptoPrevent. Security app that shall attempt to prevent dangerous malware that encrypts certain types of files stored on your disk, like CryptoWall, CryptoLocker and simular clones.

More information about this family of malicious software: CryptoLocker Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ ;
Cryptolocker Ransomware: What You Need To Know and CryptoDefense and How_Decrypt Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ

Stay safe.

Best Regards,
magna86

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