Possible URL:Mal infection in svchost.exe

Viruses and worms
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Hi,

I found few similar posts on this forums re URL:Mal infection in svchost.exe, so would like to nicely ask someone to look into attached logs and advice about next steps / cleaning.

The message I was getting from Avast was as follows:
URL: [few different ones]
Infection: URL: Mal
Process: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe

However, after running Malwarebytes the message is no longer appearing (at least now).

Logs have been collected as per instructions in this topic:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

Many thanks,
R

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Could you let me know what problems remain after this

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: GroupPolicy: Group Policy on Chrome detected <======= ATTENTION CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION ProxyEnable: [.DEFAULT] => Internet Explorer proxy is enabled. ProxyServer: [.DEFAULT] => http=127.0.0.1:50030;https=127.0.0.1:50030 BHO: No Name -> {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110611791113} -> No File BHO-x32: No Name -> {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110611791113} -> No File Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {CC1A175A-E45B-41ED-A30C-C9B1D7A0C02F} - No File CHR Extension: (No Name) - C:\Users\EP\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\coibnogmjcpbccgjofoiklnfpbbjbapo [2015-01-08] 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

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[S0].txt as well.

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Hi essexboy,

Thank you very much for taking your time to sort this out, much appreciated!

Looking at the log files (attached) all seems to be fine now :slight_smile:

Can you possibly elaborate a little bit more what is causing this behaviour? I know it’s malware, but anything more specific? This dodgy proxy entry looked very worrying and was reappearing when I was deleting registry keys manually.

Kind regards,
R

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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.

Unable to cancel {323D15E5-1C22-4755-B8D9-36F432853CAF}.
{985150A0-9AE2-4EEF-BF01-55D064526B0E} canceled.
{37CD2353-21CC-49DA-85D2-A255772F60F1} canceled.
2 out of 3 jobs canceled.

These were the culprits, has the proxy setting returned ?

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No, proxy is now disabled - I checked it via AdwCleaner & then manually via regedit.

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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:

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: