Malware Infection - svchost.exe

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Spybot still reports signs of infection, just not the svchost.exe file. Avast is no longer showing signs of blocking malware attempts to contact a web server either.

This infection appears to be fixed but I could have another I previously missed. Is it possible the tools I downloaded could be deemed malicious by Spybot?

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The svchost.exe infection was successfully removed, no more Avast warnings and scans are showing clear. Can begin the uninstallation process whenever you are ready essex.

[Pondus]

Spybot still reports signs of infection, just not the svchost.exe file.

what does it detect?

Is it possible the tools I downloaded could be deemed malicious by Spybot?

if you mean the tools used by removal team here? ...... yes they are detected all the time, especially after a update

you dont need SpyBoot when you have Malwarebytes

[essexboy]

I would be interested to see what spybot finds

Subject to no further problems   

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




: 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



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



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 

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:

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I would be interested to see what spybot finds

Spybot reported a single threat of minimal level. It was a default cookie file within Mozilla. It has since vanished from any scans and the laptop is clean.

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

I am definitely taking this advice and holding onto this system a little longer to familiarize myself with Malwarebytes. I have been using Spybot for around 6 years now and had just grown accustomed to it.

If you do need to keep Java then download JavaRa

Thank you for this, I know there are plenty of holes in Java and intend to use this on my own system.

Downloading DelFix and will be monitoring the laptop all day. 

edit: DelFix just blew my mind. Amazing piece of software.

[essexboy]

Cookies are not a problem so you can ignore that