Another Call Us To Fix Your Computer Scam

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by dkgoodwin, Apr 8, 2017.

  1. dkgoodwin

    dkgoodwin Private First Class

    Hello folks,

    Another friend got had by the frozen IE screen - call us your computer is infected.... So she brought it to me. Would one of you cast your eyes over the reports and let me know if you see anything to worry more about. I'm thinking our good ole JRT will do the trick. But would appreciate your excellent opinion.

    Regards and thanks,
    dkg
     

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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.
    • Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista, Win7, 8 or 10, right-mouse click it and select Run as Administrator.
    • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
    • Note: That JRT may reset your home page to a google default so you will need to restore your home page setting if this happens.
    • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
    • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
    • Attach JRT.txt to your next message.

    Now run AdwCleaner again and have it fix any of the below items that still exist:

    ***** [ Files / Folders ] *****

    File Found : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\eBay.lnk
    File Found : C:\Users\Sharon\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\kzfw5ux8.default\searchplugins\Conduit.xml
    Folder Found : C:\Users\Sharon Elliott\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\amfclgbdpgndipgoegfpkkgobahigbcl
    Folder Found : C:\Users\Sharon Elliott\AppData\LocalLow\Shop-Up
    Folder Found : C:\Users\Sharon Elliott\Documents\Optimizer Pro
    Folder Found : C:\Users\Sharon\AppData\LocalLow\AskToolbar
    Folder Found : C:\Users\Sharon\AppData\LocalLow\MyScrapNook_12
    Folder Found : C:\Users\TEMP\AppData\LocalLow\AskToolbar


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

    Key Found : HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\{1146AC44-2F03-4431-B4FD-889BC837521F}
    Key Found : HKCU\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Crossrider
    Key Found : HKCU\Software\SmartBar
    Key Found : [x64] HKCU\Software\SmartBar
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\apnstub_RASAPI32
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\apnstub_RASMANCS
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\AskInstallChecker_RASAPI32
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\AskInstallChecker_RASMANCS
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\askpartnercobrandingtool_rasapi32
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\askpartnercobrandingtool_rasmancs
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SnapDo_RASAPI32
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\SnapDo_RASMANCS
    Key Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0BC6E3FA-78EF-4886-842C-5A1258C4455A}
    Value Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks [{0BC6E3FA-78EF-4886-842C-5A1258C4455A}]

    ***** [ Browsers ] *****
    Setting Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main [Search Page] - hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}&installDate=12/11/2013
    Setting Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search [Default_Search_URL] - hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}&installDate=12/11/2013
    Setting Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search [SearchAssistant] - hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}&installDate=12/11/2013
    Setting Found : HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl [Default] - hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}&installDate=12/11/2013
    Setting Found : HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl [Default] - hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=ds&q={searchTerms}&installDate=12/11/2013

    [ File : C:\Users\Sharon\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\preferences ]

    Found [Homepage] : hxxp://feed.snapdo.com/?publisher=SnapdoGOblidooYB&dpid=GOB1&co=US&userid=24d326ef-ebee-516b-c661-63b6652b4b08&searchtype=hp&installDate=12/11/2013


    Then reboot your PC and run a new scan with AdwCleaner and attach the new log.
     
  3. dkgoodwin

    dkgoodwin Private First Class

    thanks will do. somehow I didn't get an email notification you responded. Will have the new reports up tonight.
     
  4. dkgoodwin

    dkgoodwin Private First Class

    ok here they are. Thanks
     

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  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. How is the PC working now?
     
  6. dkgoodwin

    dkgoodwin Private First Class

    seems to me to be fine. We'll see what the user comes up with. Thanks for casting your eye over those reports and advising. I appreciate it.
     
  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome.

    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:

    1. We recommend you keep Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware.
    2. If running Vista, Win 7 or Win 8, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
    3. Now goto the C:\MGtools folder and find the MGclean.bat file. Double click ( if running Vista, Win7, or Win 8 Right Click and Run As Administrator ) on this file to run this cleanup program that will remove files and folders related to MGtools and some other items from our cleaning procedures.
    4. If you are running Win 8, Win 7, Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below to flush restore points:
      • Refer to the instructions for your Windows version in this link: Disable And Enable System Restore
      • For Windows 8 and 8.1 system restore see this link: Win 8 System Restore - How to enable/disable
      • What we want you to do is to first disable System Restore to flush restore points some of which could be infected.
      • Then we want you to Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.
    5. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
     
  8. dkgoodwin

    dkgoodwin Private First Class

    All taken care of. Thanks so very much. Another happy person who was saved from the computer hostage scam. :D
     
  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Surf safely!
     

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