svchost.exe

Hi,

I had a pop-up message saying there is svchost.exe infection. But, avast blocked the threat. Nevertheless, I still ran logs as per your instructions on the forum.

After running anwMBR, i find out there was one file infected. Is it harmful/the svchost.exe infection? Note that after that one pop-up I did not had any more pop-ups but its always to be safe tan sorry. I have attached the logs in here. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi FRST will generate a zip folder to your desktop when it runs, could you move that to your dropbox public folder and send me the link :slight_smile:

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: SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-2086395558-1805627047-1865228715-1001 -> ToolbarSearchProviderProgress {96bd48dd-741b-41ae-ac4a-aff96ba00f7e} BHO-x32: No Name -> {0EC9148F-41E2-437C-8437-E576FE833A52} -> No File BHO-x32: No Name -> {856E12B5-22D7-4E22-9ACA-EA9A008DD65B} -> 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 Toolbar: HKLM-x32 - No Name - {01193D00-C7F9-4C26-92A2-1CA91F170068} - No File Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-2086395558-1805627047-1865228715-1001 -> No Name - {01193D00-C7F9-4C26-92A2-1CA91F170068} - No File 2015-07-20 15:05 - 2015-06-16 05:42 - 86874240 ____N (THOMSON) C:\ProgramData\msejxtje.exe Zip: C:\ProgramData\msejxtje.exe C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Settings Manager\Uninstall.exe 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

Hi. I ran the log as per your request. It generated a .txt log and a zip folder. The link for the zip folder is below:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sstseks3m9z2cmb/Upload.zip?dl=0

Oops I deleted the file before I zipped it… Oh well it is a new function :slight_smile:

How is the computer now ?

The computer looks fine. running smoothly. So does this means there’s no such infection? Is it fixed? Sorry for being too clingy.

Do you want me to upload the link and the log file?

I attached it anyways

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sstseks3m9z2cmb/Upload.zip?dl=0ys. :wink:

The infection is now history :slight_smile:

Any further problems ?

Thanks. No problems with computer. And no pop-ups.

Thanks again. This was immensely helpful. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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:

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: