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Title: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 23, 2016, 05:10:55 PM

Earlier today, my couzin inserted an Infected flashdrive unto my pc. When we scanned the flashdrive using avast a win32:Malware-Gen was detected and I automtically clicked the fix button and off it went into quarantine where I deleted it.

Was it possible that my Pc got infected right away? I do have Avast Free Protection on, Usb Disk Security and my Secondary Malware purger Malwarebytes on the pc.

Avast did not detect it upon insertion of the flashdrive however. Should I be worried about it?

I did run a Full system scan, a boot scan and even Malwarebytes right after and it showed 0 Virus/Malware was present on the Pc.

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: Pondus on March 23, 2016, 05:18:32 PM

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Was my pc infected?

Do you want a check? .... if so, follow instructions





follow instructions here  https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
scroll down to second picture    Farbar Recovery Scan Tool  attach the logs, 2 logs total

see below the box you write in ... Attachments and other options


Then scroll down to  ... SPECIFIC INFECTIONS LOGS
Follow MCShield instructions .... this log you copy and paste here

a malware expert will then assist you when online

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 23, 2016, 05:25:28 PM

Here's the FRST logs,

should I still use the mcshield? I don't have the flashdrive here with me anymore.

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: Pondus on March 23, 2016, 05:33:09 PM

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I don't have the flashdrive here with me anymore.

Then it may not be of any use now, however this is a very good tool to install and keep

It will scan and clean any removable storage device as soon as it is plugged in
MCShield only target those malware types that use removable device to spread so it will not scan all files stored, that is a job for your AV

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 23, 2016, 05:34:28 PM

Should I use mcshield instead of usb disk security? :)

Someone else will read and clarify my FRST logs yes?

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 23, 2016, 05:36:12 PM

Wanted to know if it was indeed possible that it did infect my pc upon inserting the flash drive. My usb disk security did not detect any Autorun Files/Viruses though.

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: Pondus on March 23, 2016, 05:37:55 PM

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Should I use mcshield instead of usb disk security?

Dont know that tool but MCShield have done fantastic work, just ask Essexboy   ;)
or click and read reviews > http://www.mcshield.net/reviews.html

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Someone else will read and clarify my FRST logs yes?

Yepp,  Essexboy

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 23, 2016, 05:42:48 PM

I'll wait then :D thanks Pondus! :D

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: essexboy on March 23, 2016, 08:01:13 PM

Looks like Avast zapped it... Are you experiencing any problems ?

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 24, 2016, 01:55:23 AM

No actually, just making sure. :) because upon insertion no avast warnings popped up. It was upon a scan of the drive that it was found.

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: essexboy on March 24, 2016, 03:47:34 PM

In that case it was probably inactive :)

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on March 29, 2016, 04:37:54 AM

The Virus was inactive? sorry for the late post, had a short vacation. :)

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: essexboy on March 29, 2016, 03:55:27 PM

Inactive means it do not run when the USB was inserted

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: REDACTED on April 01, 2016, 02:45:23 AM

Ohh that's why, I'm glad that I'm safe :D and btw as per suggestion by pondus should I change my Usb guard "Usb Disk Security" to "MCShield"?

Title: Re: Was my pc infected?
Post by: essexboy on April 01, 2016, 01:25:21 PM

It does have better results :)