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Shortcut Virus
#1
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Hi,

I recently discovered I had a shortcut virus on my usb stick and I pressed on the shortcut. I am going to throw away the usb. But I am wondering, did it do anything to my computer?


I tried a system restore but it had an error.
[Image: error_zpseole64qb.png]

Thanks
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#2
I would not throw away the usb just boot a Linux CD format the flash drive






[Image: malwarebytes-icon.png] Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
  • Install the progam and select update.
  • Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
  • Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
  • If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
  • Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
  • Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
  • At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.
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#3
(10-04-2015, 04:02 AM)Compton Wrote:  I would not throw away the usb just boot a Linux CD format the flash drive






[Image: malwarebytes-icon.png] Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.


  • Install the progam and select update.
  • Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
  • Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
  • If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
  • Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
  • Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
  • At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

I downloaded the application and followed the steps.

Here are the results:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 4/10/2015
Scan Time: 6:33 p.m.
Logfile: log.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.1.8.1057
Malware Database: v2015.10.04.01
Rootkit Database: v2015.10.02.01
License: Free
Malware Protection: Disabled
Malicious Website Protection: Disabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Twins

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 401263
Time Elapsed: 24 min, 58 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 3
Adware.Softomate, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\LOW RIGHTS\ELEVATIONPOLICY\{A078F691-9C07-4AF2-BF43-35E79EECF8B7}, Quarantined, [f8f92c268ffcd165fa6e597b52b00bf5],
PUP.Optional.MyFreeze, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\Freeze.com, Quarantined, [826f0b47f19a1e1871551c9efe06ed13],
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\Trusted Software Assistant_is1, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 1
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, C:\Program Files (x86)\File Type Assistant, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],

Files: 6
PUP.Optional.BabylonToolBar, C:\Users\Twins\AppData\Local\Temp\0BDF6FB4-BAB0-7891-BD43-B778DFB86F0A\MyBabylonTB.exe, Quarantined, [ce23ba98ee9dc175b4a0a91334cd33cd],
PUP.OfferBundler.ST, C:\Users\Twins\Downloads\SoftonicDownloader_for_orbit-downloader.exe, Quarantined, [35bce46e1c6f51e5a3e5910adb256d93],
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, C:\Program Files (x86)\File Type Assistant\tsassist.exe, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, C:\Program Files (x86)\File Type Assistant\unins000.dat, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, C:\Program Files (x86)\File Type Assistant\unins000.exe, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],
PUP.Optional.FileTypeAssistant, C:\Program Files (x86)\File Type Assistant\unins000.msg, Quarantined, [21d02c266724f3433a636f9e946fde22],

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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#4
ok your system did get some malware nothing too serious





Please download [Image: adwcleane.png] AdwCleaner (by Xplode) and save it to your Desktop


  • Right-click on AdwCleaner.exe and Run as administrator
  • Click Scan. (AdwCleaner will now scan for Adware.)

  • Once scan finishes, click Clean, now follow the on screen prompts.

  • Your computer should now reboot.

  • A log file will automatically open. Please Copy and Paste when you replay in your next post.


Note: The log can also be found in here: C:\AdwCleaner\
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#5
[Image: JRTbythisisu.png] Fix with Junkware Removal Tool

Please download JRT by Thisisu and save the file to your desktop.
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

  • Right-click on [Image: JRTbythisisu.png] icon and select [Image: RunAsAdmin.jpg] Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  • Follow the prompts and let this process run uninterrupted.
  • This scan can take a while, depending on your System specs.
  • Upon completion, a log (JRT.txt) will open on your desktop.

Please include the contents of that file in your reply.

Do not forget to re-enable your previously switched off protection software!
Please also manually reboot your machine after this procedure.
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