Ensuring scando virus fully removed

[jessbuffyfan]

Hi,

I received an alert on my computer yesterday that it had been infected with a trojan - it didn't give any more details but I think the alert was from my antivirus program McAfee. I scanned my computer with mcafee and Malware Bytes - Malware Bytes showed up several infected files, mostly with 'scando' and 'linkury' viruses. I quarantined and then deleted the files through Malware Bytes. Scans since have come up clean. However, I have read that scando viruses can hide from antivirus programs and can be potentially devastating for computers, so I wanted to ensure that I have done all I can and that my computer is clean and safe. Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello and

 

Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
  

  createsrpoint;
  autoclean;
  emptyclsid;
  emptyalltemp;
  ipconfig /flushdns >>"%temp%\log.txt";b

• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Upload it in your next reply.

 

Fix with AdwCleaner

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your Desktop.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the Terms of use.
• Wait until the database is updated.
• Click Scan.
• When finished, please click Cleaning.
• Your PC should reboot now.
• After reboot, logfile will be opened. Copy its content into your next reply.

Note: Reports will be saved in your system partition, usually at C:\Adwcleaner

[jessbuffyfan]

Thanks for your reply. I am having trouble deactivating McAfee so will get back to this post when I've managed to do that. Thanks.

[jessbuffyfan]

Zoek is running but it has been stuck on 'Firefox extensions' for the last 7 hours! Zoek will pop back up whenever I try to close it and is not progressing....

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay, skip Zoek and continue with Adwcleaner.

[jessbuffyfan]

I can't get rid of it ... Is it safe to just restart my laptop while it's still there/end zoek in task manager? 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Yes, it is safe.

[jessbuffyfan]

Thanks for your help so far TwinHeadedEagle.

Here is the log from Adwcleaner:

 

# AdwCleaner v6.010 - Logfile created 26/08/2016 at 16:57:30
# Updated on 12/08/2016 by ToolsLib
# Database : 2016-08-25.1 [Server]
# Operating System : Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (X64)
# Username : local_admin - SA-LT-W7-05771
# Running from : C:\Users\local_admin\Desktop\AdwCleaner.exe
# Mode: Clean
# Support : https://toolslib.net/forum

 

***** [ Services ] *****

 

***** [ Folders ] *****

[-] Folder deleted: C:\ProgramData\Application Hosting
[#] Folder deleted on reboot: C:\ProgramData\Application Data\Application Hosting

***** [ Files ] *****

 

***** [ DLL ] *****

 

***** [ WMI ] *****

 

***** [ Shortcuts ] *****

 

***** [ Scheduled Tasks ] *****

 

***** [ Registry ] *****

[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\OCComSDK.ComSDK
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\OCComSDK.ComSDK.1
[-] Key deleted: [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FA7B2795-C0C8-4A58-8672-3F8D80CC0270}
[-] Key deleted: [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{47A1DF02-BCE4-40C3-AE47-E3EA09A65E4A}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{9CB2CD61-FFA0-406C-9D2D-8FDE6F4A4D8A}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B9D64D3B-BE75-4FA2-B94A-C4AE772A0146}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{47A1DF02-BCE4-40C3-AE47-E3EA09A65E4A}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FA7B2795-C0C8-4A58-8672-3F8D80CC0270}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{47A1DF02-BCE4-40C3-AE47-E3EA09A65E4A}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{1112F282-7099-4624-A439-DB29D6551552}
[-] Key deleted: HKU\S-1-5-21-1261024929-239964125-1116534971-1000\Software\BRS
[#] Key deleted on reboot: HKCU\Software\BRS
[-] Key deleted: [x64] HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Components\649A52D257CA5DB4EAAE8BA9EB23E467
[-] Data restored: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl [Default]
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Record\{425E7597-03A2-338D-B72A-0E51FFE77A7E}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Record\{915BB7D5-082E-3B91-B1E0-45B5FDE01F24}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Record\{2009AF2F-5786-3067-8799-B97F7832FDD6}
[-] Key deleted: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Record\{FB2E65F4-5687-33EF-9BBF-4E3C9C98D3B9}

***** [ Web browsers ] *****

 

*************************

:: "Tracing" keys deleted
:: Winsock settings cleared

*************************

C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C0].txt - [2416 Bytes] - [26/08/2016 16:57:30]
C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S0].txt - [2771 Bytes] - [26/08/2016 16:56:38]

########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[C0].txt - [2562 Bytes] ##########

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Okay, let's make a final check:

 

Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Make sure that Addition.txt option is checked. option is checked.

  

• Press Scan button and wait.
  

• The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
  

Please attach report into your next reply.

[jessbuffyfan]

Attached are the latest Farber files:

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

One more fix. After this, let me know is everything okay.

 

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

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 icon and select 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 finishes FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.
  

Please attach it to your reply.

fixlist.txt

[jessbuffyfan]

Here it is:

Fixlog.txt

[TwinHeadedEagle]

How is your PC behaving now?

[jessbuffyfan]

Haven't noticed any problems. Firefox was a little slow when the problem first occured, but seems fine now. My main concern was whether it was safe to logon to secure sites!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Yes, your PC is safe to use now. We removed some malware remnants, nothing else.

[jessbuffyfan]

Brilliant, thanks very much for your help TwinHeadedEagle, really appreciate it.

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean

Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.

Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.

Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
    
  
  
• Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
• All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt). I don't need it for review.
  

Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.

Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.

Security tips - highly recommended reading:

• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
  

Maintenance tips:

• Optimize Windows for better performance
  

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

• Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware(paid version highly recommended) - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
• McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
• Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
• CryptoPrevent - tool for protection against Cryptolocker and similar ransomware infections.
• Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
• Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.
  

My help is free for everybody.

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Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle