Help Appreciated: Chromium and Bytefence Appeared

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To explain what's going on, a week or so ago, a pop up began repeatedly appearing asking to allow flash to run or do something.  I always declined it, and eventually it stopped showing up, so I didn't give it much thought.

Then a few nights ago, chromium randomly showed up on my Desktop.  It didn't ever do anything and I deleted the icon (and I believe uninstalled the program), and again, didn't think much of it.

Then last night I left my computer on running a game on kongregate, and woke up to see a program called Bytefence not just installed, but running and it said I had some malware.  Now Im concerned.

I found another post from someone who seemed to have much the same thing happen, but the solution given was said to be system specific.

I downloaded the tools mentioned in the log thread, and have run them.  MBAM found a number of files it quarantined, though nothing noted as malware, the second one worked, but the third, MBR, Ive tried running a few times but it keeps hanging.  As I post this, its still running, has been for 5 hours and last checked a file an hour ago.  If it finishes, Ill post the log, but I've lost a day of work to this, and Im hoping to not lose another.  Any help given would be appreciated.

[Pondus]

aswMBR logs is not needed unless asked for ... when it hangs it usually work from safe mode   

Malware expert may not be online before tomorrow

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Alright, Ill check back tomorrow.  Thank you

[dbrisendine]

FIRST >>>>

Please go to START (Windows Orb) >> Control Panel >> Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features and remove the following (if listed):

ByteFence Anti-Malware
Chromium
Cheat Engine 6.5.1

To do so, left clicking on the name once and then click Uninstall/Change at the bar above the list window. 

Follow the prompts of the uninstaller BUT please read carefully any questions it asks before answering; some uninstallers will try and deceive you into keeping the software.


SECOND >>>>

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 finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

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Thank you for the quick reply.  Ive done as you suggested

[dbrisendine]

FIRST >>>>

Junkware Removal Tool
Please download JRT from here to your desktop.

Note: Temporarily disable/shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts, how to do so can be read here.

Double click the JRT.exe file to run the application.

The application will open an Command Prompt window and run from there (this is normal for this program, so not to be alarmed).

When it is asked, press any key to allow the program to continue / run.

This will create a log on the desktop; please copy and paste the JRT.txt log text in your next post.

Note: After the log file is created, please enable your protection software / reboot your system and verify your protection software is enabled.


SECOND >>>>

AdwCleaner by Xplode

Download AdwCleaner from here or from here. Save the file to the desktop.

NOTE: If you are using IE 8 or above you may get a warning that stops the program from downloading. Just click on the warning and allow the download to complete.

Close all open windows and browsers.

Vista/7/8 users: Right click the AdwCleaner icon on the desktop, click Run as administrator and accept the UAC prompt to run AdwCleaner.
You will see the following console:


Click the Scan button and wait for the scan to finish.

After the Scan has finished the window may or may not show what it found and above, in the progress bar, you will see: Waiting for action. Please uncheck elements you don't want to remove.

Click the Clean button.

Everything checked will be deleted.

When the program has finished cleaning a report appears.

Once done it will ask to reboot, allow this


On reboot a log will be produced please copy / paste that in your next reply. This report is also saved to C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S0].txt


Optional:
NOTE: If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.


LAST >>>>

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Please start Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from either the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut.

When the main screen opens, if the database is out of date, you can click on the Fix Now banner or the Update Now link


Once the program has loaded and updated, select "Scan Now >>" to start the scan.


The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.

If any malware is found, you will be presented with a screen like the one below.


If any malware is found, make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
When the scan is complete, click View detailed log >> to view the results.
The report screen will open.
At the bottom click on Export and select as txt file, save the file to your desktop and click OK.  When the export is complete, select OPEN.
The log file will be opened in your default text file viewer (usually Notepad); select the whole text (Ctrl + A) and copy (Ctrl + c) it to paste here in a reply.

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Done.  Not much else came up it didn't look like?

[dbrisendine]

How's your system running now?  Chromium stayed off your system?

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It and bytefence appear to have stayed off yes.  It seems to run better too, though not sure if thats just the placebo effect.  If it seems off tomorrow, or if something unusual pops up, Ill make sure to come back and post.  But thanks so much for all your help!

[dbrisendine]

If everything else if fine for you (Avast is running / scanning with no warnings, etc.) then I will remove our tools and get you on your way ...


Clean up of Malware Removal Tools
Now that we are through using these tools, let's clean them off your system so that should you ever need to have malware removed again (we hope not) fresh, updated copies will be downloaded.

• Download Delfix from here to your desktop and double click it to start the program
  
• Ensure Remove disinfection tools is ticked
  Also tick:
  
• Activate UAC
• Create registry backup
• Purge system restore
• Reset system settings

• Click Run
  
• The program will run for a few moments and then notepad will open with a log. Note: Please save this log first before rebooting your system (if asked to); DelFix does not save the log as it is trying to remove all traces of our work on your system.  Please attach the log in your next reply.
  

You can delete any log files left on your desktop as these are no longer needed.

==Some Tools to consider to help keep your system safe ==

Consider a program that will check for out-of-date programs on your system
Some programs don't have update checks built in or make you run the application to start the check for updates process. An easier way to stay on top of the current versions of your installed programs is to use a version checking program like Heimdal Free from Heimdal Security (you can get the software from here and read more about it on the same page).

Unchecky is a small service that runs in the background to help keep those "extra toolbars" and tag along search engines from automatically installing.  By automatically directing you to a custom install with all the options unchecked, only what you manually choose and confirm gets installed.

CryptoPrevent is a free program that prevents CryptoLocker / ransomware from infecting your PC by locking down the OS so the malware can not get a grip on your system.  You can read the details about this program here.

Also, consider keeping MalwareBytes Antimalware in your arsenal of safe keeping programs. Use the free version (not the paid or trial version) and you won't have a problem with your antivirus scanner program. Keep it updated and run a scan with it once a week.

Lastly, if you use Firefox as your main web browser, consider adding the NoScript and AdBlockPlus add-ons to the browser to block scripting hijacks and remove unwanted ads from the pages you view.

You may also find some information and tips at this thread:
 How did I get infected in the first place?
and
COMPUTER SECURITY - a short quide to staying safer online

I'll leave this topic open for a few days so that if you have any questions you can come back here. Surf safe, my friend!!