Persistent Skegnessasc.org Svchost.exe Virus

Hi folks, hoping for some help on this issue.

Past 20 or so hours now I keep getting this notification pop up (see pictures attached).

I have done various full system scan with Avast a boot time scan too as well as Malwarebytes scan and Spybot S&D one but still the issue remains.

Anyone know of a fix?

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

Apologies for the delay,

Malwarebytes kept pausing on Heuristics scan part.

The aswMBR stops and crashes mid point too, so unfortunately I only have the logs from Farbar Recovery Scan Tool.

Hope these help.

Thanks!

No problem on the time. 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:

Toolbar: HKLM - avast! Online Security - {318A227B-5E9F-45bd-8999-7F8F10CA4CF5} - No File Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {CC1A175A-E45B-41ED-A30C-C9B1D7A0C02F} - No File CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> 6A1664A33C87294640BFAE7E4F4AE76A18CE3ACC4E972EFB2EC3B7D15B56E173 CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> CEC760ABB8FCCF7955B645593273CFCE705D7D90C0CA5D4952A389CF285F6DE7 CHR Extension: (Quidco Cashback Reminder) - C:\Users\Jak\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\elfdpdgmnodokhbiabbcjabmhpdajcog [2014-05-19] CHR HKLM-x32\...\Chrome\Extension: [ebgophfojbkfdnkngffapibnhmkjbbak] - C:\ProgramData\DownloadnSave\ebgophfojbkfdnkngffapibnhmkjbbak.crx [] CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION S2 OutfoxTvService; No ImagePath Task: {9452108F-29A7-4BD0-8321-C38B3E57CC0E} - System32\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro64 startups => C:\Program Files\PC Optimizer Pro\StartApps.exe <==== ATTENTION Task: C:\Windows\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro64 startups.job => C:\Program Files\PC Optimizer Pro\StartApps.exe <==== ATTENTION EmptyTemp: CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

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.

Cool done both of them notepads both attached

Also touch wood at the moment the notification hasn’t come up yet

If all is well tomorrow let me know and I will tidy up

Will do. Cheers man! :slight_smile:

Just to update you had my laptop on pretty much all day so far and no notifications have popped up so think the issue has gone.

So thank you very much :smiley:

In that case methinks I will send you on your merry way :slight_smile:

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:

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:

Hi everyone, I am having this same problem. ¿How can I fix it?

Start your own thread and attach the logs there