Skegnessasc Malware

Viruses and worms
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Hello there.

I’m a long time user of Avast!, it has kept me trouble free for years, but now I’m having a problem I’ve been unable to solve.

I’ve been getting this (already reported by some other people about 1/2 months ago) constant popup every 15 minutes or so, blocking the “skegnessac .org” site. It happens just for being online, and doesn’t require even browsing the web at all.

If anyone could lend a hand I’d be very grateful.

As required, I’ve attached the 4 reports needed.

Thanks in advance.

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run AdwCleaner http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

attach the log, when done run FRST again and attach a fresh log

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Done. Thanks for the speedy reply.

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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:

CHR HKU\S-1-5-21-2166891924-4148459093-606191303-1000\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION URLSearchHook: HKU\S-1-5-21-2166891924-4148459093-606191303-1000 - (No Name) - {BC86E1AB-EDA5-4059-938F-CE307B0C6F0A} - No File SearchScopes: HKLM -> DefaultScope value is missing. BHO: No Name -> {0055C089-8582-441B-A0BF-17B458C2A3A8} -> No File Toolbar: HKLM - avast! Online Security - {318A227B-5E9F-45bd-8999-7F8F10CA4CF5} - No File Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {CC1A175A-E45B-41ED-A30C-C9B1D7A0C02F} - No File 2014-11-08 16:06 - 2014-11-08 16:06 - 00003128 _____ () C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\{E92F51F4-49FE-49C9-AE34-E77ACA79EB17} 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

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Thanks a lot. Seems to be working so far.

The popup always appeared as soon as Internet was connected, and after applying the fix and rebooting it hasn’t come up yet.

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when all is OK essexboy will remove the tools used

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

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Will do.

Thank you guys. Have a nice day.

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So far so good. I haven’t received any more popups. Nor any related problems.

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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:

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:

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Advice read and taken. All this info will come in handy.

I appreciate your time and dedication essexboy, thanks a lot.

PS: Sorry for late reply. Everything still working well.

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Glad to hear, keep safe :slight_smile: