svchost.exe + epictory.com blocked?

Hello,

I’ve been having popups that alerted about malware that originated from epictory.com

I attached the FRST log to this post. However, I’m wondering how do you even get this type of malware? I haven’t visited any ‘odd’ or piracy-related websites at all…? Does it transfer via LAN?

Thanks!

I have not yet seen the dropper for this but I do know where it lives :slight_smile:

First thing to do is uninstall Chrome, you can re-install later if you wish

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: CHR HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer: Policy restriction <======= ATTENTION DPF: HKLM-x32 {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} CHR Extension: (Google Docs) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\aohghmighlieiainnegkcijnfilokake [2014-12-11] CHR Extension: (Google Drive) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf [2014-12-11] CHR Extension: (Google Voice Search Hotword (Beta)) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bepbmhgboaologfdajaanbcjmnhjmhfn [2014-12-12] CHR Extension: (YouTube) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\blpcfgokakmgnkcojhhkbfbldkacnbeo [2014-12-11] CHR Extension: (Google Search) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\coobgpohoikkiipiblmjeljniedjpjpf [2014-12-11] CHR Extension: (Avast Online Security) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki [2015-02-02] CHR Extension: (Google Wallet) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nmmhkkegccagdldgiimedpiccmgmieda [2014-12-11] CHR Extension: (Gmail) - C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pjkljhegncpnkpknbcohdijeoejaedia [2014-12-11] CHR HKLM-x32\...\Chrome\Extension: [eofcbnmajmjmplflapaojjnihcjkigck] - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\WebRep\Chrome\aswWebRepChromeSp.crx [2015-02-02] CHR HKLM-x32\...\Chrome\Extension: [gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki] - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\WebRep\Chrome\aswWebRepChrome.crx [2015-02-02] 2015-02-02 15:57 - 2015-02-02 15:57 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\8c4277ec00006abf 2015-02-02 15:55 - 2015-02-02 16:01 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\9405dbe30f392a74 2015-02-02 15:42 - 2015-02-02 15:42 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\10666173060756351604 2015-01-30 15:30 - 2015-01-30 15:30 - 00000000 ____D () C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Roaming\WebEx 2015-01-30 10:10 - 2015-01-30 10:10 - 00000144 _____ () C:\WINDOWS\system32\{A6D608F0-0BDE-491A-97AE-5C4B05D86E01}.bat 2015-01-26 16:45 - 2015-01-26 16:45 - 00000000 __HDC () C:\ProgramData\{111D3A8B-2A27-4B77-B6C6-EA829F17F349} 2015-02-02 15:02 - 2015-01-13 14:01 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\6f7a303c000039a6 2015-01-08 16:07 - 2015-01-08 16:07 - 0000032 RSHOT () C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\t65s2tb.dat C:\Users\tjonkaj1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome 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

Hello!

Seems like it fixed it, I didn’t get any popups from avast since.

OK you can re-install Chrome if you wish now

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: