wpad.browserupdatecheck.in/wpad.dat Infection Help

system · 2017-02-11T23:52:43.000Z

Hello,

I’ve been struggling with this infection for a bit now and I was wondering I could get some help on this forum. I’ve tried other websites’ advice to avail. It’s in svchost, chrome, and other applications

http://imgur.com/a/w7WD7

http://imgur.com/a/FcWh8

Screenshots of the blocked threat.
I’ve attached mbam and FRST logs as well.

Thank you!

dbrisendine · 2017-02-13T07:10:30.000Z

We can help you with this but we also need one more piece of information to make a complete fix; please run the following steps and post the resulting search log. Thank you.

Run a search with FRST.

Right click on FRST on your desktop and select “Run as Administrator…” When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
Type

browserupdatecheck.in;wpad

into the Search Box.

Press the Search Registry button.
It will produce a log called search.txt or SearchReg.txt in the same directory the tool is run from.
Please attach the log file back here.

system · 2017-02-13T17:28:29.000Z

Thank you for your willingness to help! I’ve attached the requested file.

dbrisendine · 2017-02-13T20:28:48.000Z

FIRST >>>>

Did you know that System Restore is disabled?

If you did not do this intentionally, please check the following:

Go to Start and type System in the search box.

Click on System (under Control Panel or Settings) and then on System Protection.

Click on Configure and then select Turn on system protection.

Click Apply and then OK.

In the System Protection screen, is Protection now On for the drive?

SECOND >>>>

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/FRST.gif
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
[b] This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
[/b]
Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

Right-click on
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/FRST.gif
icon and select
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-tools/RunAsAdmin.jpg
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
(XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
- Press the Fix button just once and wait.
- If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
- When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
  Please attach it to your reply.

How is your system running now? Still getting the Avast warnings?

system · 2017-02-13T20:39:34.000Z

I actually did not know that it was off, thank you so much for pointing that out.

FRST crashed while running the script, but it still generated a Fixlog which I’ve attached.

Please let me know if there’s anything else I need to do.

As of posting this I’ve not received any other Avast warnings.

EDIT: I received this warning just minutes after posting.

dbrisendine · 2017-02-13T22:21:44.000Z

My fault on that one; sorry but the srash stopped the script processing and it did not get to the cause of the warnings. This one should work for you.

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/FRST.gif
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
[b] This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif

https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-formatting/icon_exclaim.gif
[/b]Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

Right-click on
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/FRST.gif
icon and select
https://sites.google.com/site/cannedfixes/home/hosted-images-tools/RunAsAdmin.jpg
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
(XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
- Press the Fix button just once and wait.
- If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
- When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
  Please attach it to your reply.

This one should not crash and should fix the problem. please monitor the system and tell me how it is after this script run. Also, please post the log file from this run. Thanks.

system · 2017-02-13T23:24:49.000Z

That script ran without a problem, it seems. I’ve attached the resulting log.

dbrisendine · 2017-02-14T05:03:17.000Z

How is the system running /acting now? Any more WPAD warnings?

system · 2017-02-14T05:05:20.000Z

No alerts to speak of! Everything seems to be in order. Thank you very much for your help. Is there anything else you suggest I do?

dbrisendine · 2017-02-14T05:15:35.000Z

If everything else if fine for you (Avast is running / scanning with no warnings, etc.) then I will remove our tools and get you on your way …

Clean up of Malware Removal Tools
Now that we are through using these tools, let’s clean them off your system so that should you ever need to have malware removed again (we hope not) fresh, updated copies will be downloaded.

Download Delfix from here to your desktop and double click it to start the program
- Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked
  Also tick:
- Create registry backup
- Purge system restore

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p785/dbreeze2/just%20stuff/DelFix%20Standard%20Selection_zpswethifs1.png

Click Run
- The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Note: Please save this log first before rebooting your system (if asked to); DelFix does not save the log as it is trying to remove all traces of our work on your system. Please attach the log in your next reply.
  You can delete any log files left on your desktop as these are no longer needed.

==Some Tools to consider to help keep your system safe ==

Unchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those “extra toolbars” and tag along search engines from automatically installing. By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.

CryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system. You can read the details about this program here.

Also, consider keeping MalwareBytes Antimalware in your arsenal of safe keeping programs. Use the free version (not the paid or trial version) and you won’t have a problem with your antivirus scanner program. Keep it updated and run a scan with it once a week.

Lastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and uBlock Origin add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.

You may also find some information and tips at this thread:
How did I get infected in the first place?
and
COMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online

I’ll leave this topic open for a few days so that if you have any questions you can come back here. Surf safe, my friend!!

system · 2017-02-14T18:49:54.000Z

Thank you very much for your help, dbrisendine!

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