URL:Mal

[REDACTED]

Hi

I keep getting popups on my computer from avast. These occur when I am starting my computer often. They are all related to URL:Mal. The latest I received was: 


URL:http://reduled.info/2828/PathModule_142088159819736.dll

Infection:  URL:Mal

Process:  C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe


I have no idea how to get rid of this.  I've read through a lot of the posts and have seen that you ask for certain logs.  I've attached the logs for Malwarebytes and FRST. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks so much.

[polonus]

You need help from a qualified remover to cleanse reduled.info and blackfight.info redirecting browser malware.
Wait for a qualified remover and follow his intructions to the dot.

polonus

[essexboy]

Could you let me know if this stops the alerts

CAUTION :  This fix is only valid for this specific machine, using it on another may break your computer

Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
 

CreateRestorePoint:
SearchScopes: HKLM -> DefaultScope {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = http://Vosteran.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=vst_ir_15_01_ff&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1Qzu0D0CtD0E0AtCtByBtBzy0AtC0CyByDyEtN0D0Tzu0StCtDzyyBtN1L2XzutAtFyCtFtCyCtFyCtN1L1CzutCyEtBzytDyD1V1StN1L1G1B1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2StBzz0EyE0FtDtByEtG0F0A0D0EtGzztDzyyBtGzy0DtD0EtGyByDtC0Ezy0DyCzy0AyEtB0F2QtN1M1F1B2Z1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2SyEtCzyzy0C0EyB0DtGyCyB0ByBtGyE0B0CyDtG0BtC0CzztGtBtC0A0F0AtA0D0DtAtBtAyC2Q&cr=947948745&ir=
SearchScopes: HKLM -> {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = http://Vosteran.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=vst_ir_15_01_ff&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1Qzu0D0CtD0E0AtCtByBtBzy0AtC0CyByDyEtN0D0Tzu0StCtDzyyBtN1L2XzutAtFyCtFtCyCtFyCtN1L1CzutCyEtBzytDyD1V1StN1L1G1B1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2StBzz0EyE0FtDtByEtG0F0A0D0EtGzztDzyyBtGzy0DtD0EtGyByDtC0Ezy0DyCzy0AyEtB0F2QtN1M1F1B2Z1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2SyEtCzyzy0C0EyB0DtGyCyB0ByBtGyE0B0CyDtG0BtC0CzztGtBtC0A0F0AtA0D0DtAtBtAyC2Q&cr=947948745&ir=
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-3920826604-3154639085-3436862079-1001 -> DefaultScope {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = http://Vosteran.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=vst_ir_15_01_ff&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1Qzu0D0CtD0E0AtCtByBtBzy0AtC0CyByDyEtN0D0Tzu0StCtDzyyBtN1L2XzutAtFyCtFtCyCtFyCtN1L1CzutCyEtBzytDyD1V1StN1L1G1B1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2StBzz0EyE0FtDtByEtG0F0A0D0EtGzztDzyyBtGzy0DtD0EtGyByDtC0Ezy0DyCzy0AyEtB0F2QtN1M1F1B2Z1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2SyEtCzyzy0C0EyB0DtGyCyB0ByBtGyE0B0CyDtG0BtC0CzztGtBtC0A0F0AtA0D0DtAtBtAyC2Q&cr=947948745&ir=
SearchScopes: HKU\S-1-5-21-3920826604-3154639085-3436862079-1001 -> {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} URL = http://Vosteran.com/results.php?f=4&q={searchTerms}&a=vst_ir_15_01_ff&cd=2XzuyEtN2Y1L1Qzu0D0CtD0E0AtCtByBtBzy0AtC0CyByDyEtN0D0Tzu0StCtDzyyBtN1L2XzutAtFyCtFtCyCtFyCtN1L1CzutCyEtBzytDyD1V1StN1L1G1B1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2StBzz0EyE0FtDtByEtG0F0A0D0EtGzztDzyyBtGzy0DtD0EtGyByDtC0Ezy0DyCzy0AyEtB0F2QtN1M1F1B2Z1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2SyEtCzyzy0C0EyB0DtGyCyB0ByBtGyE0B0CyDtG0BtC0CzztGtBtC0A0F0AtA0D0DtAtBtAyC2Q&cr=947948745&ir=
Toolbar: HKLM - No Name - {CC1A175A-E45B-41ED-A30C-C9B1D7A0C02F} -  No File
Toolbar: HKU\S-1-5-21-3920826604-3154639085-3436862079-1001 -> No Name - {7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA} -  No File
2015-01-15 12:21 - 2015-01-15 12:21 - 00626318 _____ () C:\Users\Sheri\Downloads\UCIJ6_pI8ZBc_xVMPYzwQz9g (1).htm
2015-01-15 12:21 - 2015-01-15 12:21 - 00626281 _____ () C:\Users\Sheri\Downloads\UCIJ6_pI8ZBc_xVMPYzwQz9g.htm
2015-01-15 12:21 - 2015-01-15 12:21 - 00626259 _____ () C:\Users\Sheri\Downloads\UCIJ6_pI8ZBc_xVMPYzwQz9g (2).htm
2015-01-02 15:44 - 2015-01-02 15:44 - 00762704 _____ ( ) C:\Users\Sheri\Downloads\CR_Downloader_for_dolphin (2).exe
2015-01-02 15:40 - 2015-01-02 15:40 - 00000000 ____D () C:\Users\Sheri\Documents\Optimizer Pro
2015-01-02 15:36 - 2015-01-02 15:36 - 00762704 _____ ( ) C:\Users\Sheri\Downloads\CR_Downloader_for_dolphin (1).exe
2015-01-02 15:35 - 2015-01-02 15:52 - 00000000 ____D () C:\Program Files (x86)\Optimizer Pro 3.20
2015-01-02 16:58 - 2014-05-18 20:48 - 00000000 ____D () C:\Users\Sheri\AppData\Local\E3F82F47-D0DA-4166-919F-86D4AFC65E20.aplzod
2015-01-02 16:39 - 2014-08-09 09:28 - 00000000 ____D () C:\ProgramData\34BE82C4-E596-4e99-A191-52C6199EBF69
C:\ProgramData\hash.dat
EmptyTemp:
CMD: bitsadmin /reset /allusers

 
Save this as fixlist.txt, in the same location as FRST.exe

Run FRST and press Fix
On completion a log will be generated please post that

THEN

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.

• Close all open programs and internet browsers.
• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  
• Click on Scan.
  
• After the scan is complete click on "Clean"
• Confirm each time with Ok.
  
• Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
• Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
• You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.
  

[REDACTED]

Brilliant!  It seems to be working quite well.  I've attached the two logs you requested.  I've had no pop-ups on starting the machine or opening browsers.  Thank you so much!

[essexboy]

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:

[REDACTED]

Everything has run swimmingly for the past week!  I really appreciate your help with this. Thank you. 

[essexboy]

My pleasure