Solved BAD Adware: api.recomme.me - Cannot Remove

[jordiniman]

I'd REALLY appreciate some help erradicating this malware issue. Here are the two links that pop up most frequently. It's all surrounding 'api.recomme.me', I've tried multiple things to kill it, but it always comes back.

http://joshwatchdog.com/?c=jwd

http://api.recomme.me/widgets/Promo...http://easyvideosuite.com/launch/purchase.php

I've attached several files and am standing by, thank you ahead of time!

Jordan

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,



They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.



Before we start please read and note the following:

• At the top of your post, please click on the "Watch thread" button and make sure to check Watch this thread...and receive email notifications. This will send an email to you as soon as I reply to your topic, allowing me to solve your problem faster.
• Please do not install any new software during the cleaning process other than the tools I provide for you. This can hinder the cleaning process. Please do not perform System Restore or any other restore.
• Instructions I give to you are very simple and made for complete beginner to follow. That's why you need to read through my instructions carefully and completely before executing them.
• Please do not run any tools other than the ones I ask you to, when I ask you to. Some of these tools can be very dangerous if used improperly. Also, if you use a tool that I have not requested you use, it can cause false positives, thereby delaying the complete cleaning of your machine.
  
• All tools we use here are completely clean and do not contain any malware. If your antivirus detects them as malicious, please disable your antivirus and then continue.
• If during the process you run across anything that is not in my instructions, please stop and ask. If any tool is running too much time (few hours), please stop and inform me.
• I visit forum several times at day, making sure to respond to everyone's topic as fast as possible. But bear in mind that I have private life like everyone and I cannot be here 24/7. So please be patient with me. Also, some infections require less, and some more time to be removed completely, so bear this in mind and be patient.
• Please stay with me until the end of all steps and procedures and I declare your system clean. Just because there is a lack of symptoms does not indicate a clean machine. If you solved your problem yourself, set aside two minutes to let me know.
  
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  button below. Doing this, you make it easier for me to analyze and fix your problem.
  
• Do not ask for help for your business PC. Companies are making revenue via computers, so it is good thing to pay for the repair.
• If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.

Rules and policies

We won't support any piracy.
That being told, if any evidence of illegal OS, software, cracks/keygens or any other will be revealed, any further assistance will be suspended. If you are aware that there is this kind of stuff on your machine, remove it before proceeding!
The same applies to any use of P2P software: uTorrent, BitTorrent, Vuze, Kazaa, Ares... We don't provide any help for P2P, except for their removal. All P2P software has to be uninstalled or at least fully disabled before proceeding!

Failure to follow these guidelines will result with closing your topic and withdrawning any assistance.

Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop (preferred version is the *.exe one)
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
  

  createsrpoint;
  autoclean;
  emptyalltemp;
  ipconfig /flushdns;b

• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.

 

[jordiniman]

Hi Eagle,

I've run the scan and attached the file in the initial request, along with the FRST logs.

Here is the results of the ZOEK in txt:

----------------

Zoek.exe v5.0.0.0 Updated 04-May-2015
Tool run by Jordan on Thu 06/11/2015 at 10:02:56.93.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 x64
Running in: Normal Mode Internet Access Detected
Launched: C:\Users\Jordan\Downloads\zoek.exe [Scan all users] [Script inserted]

==== Older Logs ======================

C:\zoek-results2015-06-10-191717.log 72399 bytes

==== System Restore Info ======================

6/11/2015 10:03:42 AM Zoek.exe System Restore Point Created Successfully.

==== Deleting CLSID Registry Keys ======================


==== Deleting CLSID Registry Values ======================


==== Deleting Services ======================


==== Batch Command(s) Run By Tool======================


==== Deleting Files \ Folders ======================


==== Firefox Start and Search pages ======================

ProfilePath: C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\i2eft6lb.default
user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "https://www.yahoo.com?fr=hp-avast&type=odc179");
user_pref("browser.search.defaulturl", "https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search");
user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "Yahoo! (Avast)");
user_pref("browser.search.selectedEngine", "Yahoo! (Avast)");
user_pref("keyword.URL", "https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search");

==== Firefox Extensions Registry ======================

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions]
"wrc@avast.com"="C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\WebRep\FF" [08/01/2014 09:04 AM]

==== Firefox Extensions ======================

ProfilePath: C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Greyfirst\Celtx\Profiles\ckxseiu5.default
- Blackened - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\messagestyle-blackened@addons.instantbird.org
- Default Shot Palette - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\default-palette@celtx.com
- Depth - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\messagestyle-depth@addons.instantbird.org
- DOM Inspector - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\inspector@mozilla.org
- Minimal - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\messagestyle-minimal20@addons.instantbird.org
- MSN-Smileys - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\emoticons-msn-smileys@m513901.de
- Timezone Definitions for Mozilla Calendar - C:\Program Files (x86)\Celtx\extensions\calendar-timezones@mozilla.org

ProfilePath: C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\i2eft6lb.default
- Flash Video Downloader - YouTube HD Download [4K] - %ProfilePath%\extensions\artur.dubovoy@gmail.com
- LastPass - %ProfilePath%\extensions\support@lastpass.com
- Video DownloadHelper - %ProfilePath%\extensions\{b9db16a4-6edc-47ec-a1f4-b86292ed211d}.xpi

AppDir: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
- Java Console - %AppDir%\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0033-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
- Java Console - %AppDir%\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0035-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
- Java Console - %AppDir%\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0037-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
- Default - %AppDir%\browser\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}

==== Firefox Plugins ======================

Profilepath: C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\i2eft6lb.default
D37150D707B71FFD9ED78CC862284367 - C:\ProgramData\FileLab\Plugin\Framework\npFlPluginS.dll - FileLab plugin
E37EAD09D28AE19D8A39B6A95F47513A - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Adobe\Director\np32dsw_1211151.dll - Shockwave for Director / Shockwave for Director
ECE6831D1CDFC3B76DC36B13B5E402B1 - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\LocalLow\Unity\WebPlayer\loader\npUnity3D32.dll - Unity Player
08ACECEB47FAF053C468D8AFE44709AD - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Update\1.3.27.5\npGoogleUpdate3.dll - Google Update
A7CC98A3D79AB00DFF19FE9597D8CAD1 - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Citrix\Plugins\97\npappdetector.dll - Citrix Online Web Deployment Plugin 1.0.0.97
96249DB82826C3CD5C4CB26001482761 - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Programs\Aspera\Aspera Connect\lib\3.4.2\npasperaweb_3.4.2.91776.dll - Aspera Web
49D429EBF5305FC9ADD7545B7C914333 - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\plugins\npgoogletalk.dll - Google Talk Plugin
6BEAD7859E8A087BE04556AB5A78855C - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\plugins\npo1d.dll - Google Talk Plugin Video Renderer
178F30EB6105041AE4FA3943DBF40C75 - C:\Program Files\TabletPlugins\npWacomTabletPlugin.dll - WacomTabletPlugin
A27ADB900CF17F20CC5E4D8EC255876D - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Programs\Aspera\Aspera Connect\lib\3.4.2\npasperaweb64_3.4.2.91776.dll - Aspera Web


==== Chromium Look ======================

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions
gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\WebRep\Chrome\aswWebRepChrome.crx[08/01/2014 09:04 AM]
hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd - No path found[]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions
apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf - C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Drive\apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf_live.crx[04/30/2013 09:27 AM]
lmjegmlicamnimmfhcmpkclmigmmcbeh - No path found[]

Honey - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj
AdBlock - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom
Avast Online Security - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki
LastPass - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd
Clue - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\hoeafobogfehcnplfbjeoabfedekhjlo
Chrome Hotword Shared Module - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lccekmodgklaepjeofjdjpbminllajkg
Google Drive App Launcher - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lmjegmlicamnimmfhcmpkclmigmmcbeh
ruul. Screen ruler - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\mlbnpnlmfngmlcmkhjpbfokdphfehhjj
Auto Refresh Plus - Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oilipfekkmncanaajkapbpancpelijih

==== Chromium Startpages ======================

C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences
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==== Set IE to Default ======================

Old Values:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"

New Values:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.google.com"

==== All HKCU SearchScopes ======================

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
"DefaultScope"="{012E1000-F331-11DB-8314-0800200C9A66}"
{012E1000-F331-11DB-8314-0800200C9A66} Google Url="http://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}"
{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A} Bing Url="http://www.bing.com/search?q={searchTerms}&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IESR02"
{62122C7F-AD61-416B-AE08-DB4FB42C65E1} Google Url="http://www.google.com/search?q={sea...ng?}&oe={outputEncoding?}&rlz=1I7ADFA_enUS381"
{6A1806CD-94D4-4689-BA73-E35EA1EA9990} Google Url="http://www.google.com/search?q={sea...putEncoding}&oe={outputEncoding}&sourceid=ie7"

==== Empty IE Cache ======================

C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\LogMeInRemoteUser\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Users\postgres\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\SysNative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\sysWoW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\networkservice\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\Localservice\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully
C:\Windows\sysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 emptied successfully

==== Empty FireFox Cache ======================

C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\i2eft6lb.default\cache2 emptied successfully

==== Empty Chrome Cache ======================

C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Cache emptied successfully

==== Empty All Flash Cache ======================

Flash Cache Emptied Successfully

==== Empty All Java Cache ======================

Java Cache cleared successfully

==== C:\zoek_backup content ======================

C:\zoek_backup (files=2059 folders=270 405363428 bytes)

==== Empty Temp Folders ======================

C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Users\Default User\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Temp will be emptied at reboot
C:\Users\LogMeInRemoteUser\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Users\postgres\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\networkservice\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\serviceprofiles\Localservice\AppData\Local\Temp emptied successfully
C:\Windows\Temp will be emptied at reboot

==== After Reboot ======================

==== Empty Temp Folders ======================

C:\Windows\Temp successfully emptied
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Temp successfully emptied

==== EOF on Thu 06/11/2015 at 10:22:21.15 ======================

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Fix with ZOEK

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.

​

Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
• In the main box please paste in the following script:
  

  createsrpoint;
  C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences;f
  chrdefaults;

• Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
• Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
• When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
• If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.

 

[jordiniman]

Thanks so much for your quick reply, below are the results of that scan:

---------------


Zoek.exe v5.0.0.0 Updated 04-May-2015
Tool run by Jordan on Thu 06/11/2015 at 12:12:17.57.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 x64
Running in: Normal Mode Internet Access Detected
Launched: C:\Users\Jordan\Downloads\zoek.exe [Scan all users] [Script inserted]

==== Older Logs ======================

C:\zoek-results2015-06-10-191717.log 72399 bytes
C:\zoek-results2015-06-11-152221.log 16278 bytes

==== System Restore Info ======================

6/11/2015 12:12:54 PM Zoek.exe System Restore Point Created Successfully.

==== Deleting Files \ Folders ======================

"C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences" deleted

==== Reset Google Chrome ======================

C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences.lpbak was reset successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences_20140505101302.backup was reset successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences_20140506103302.backup was reset successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Secure Preferences was reset successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data was reset successfully
C:\Users\Jordan\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data-journal was reset successfully

==== C:\zoek_backup content ======================

C:\zoek_backup (files=2060 folders=270 405446733 bytes)

==== EOF on Thu 06/11/2015 at 12:13:22.94 ======================

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

How is your PC behaving now?

 

[jordiniman]

I was really hoping it did it, but just got my first ad pop again. Seems to be mostly occurring when I click various links on the web, it's like it's taking over the page and putting an ad between my click and the destination.

Should I run ZOEK again?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.

• 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).
• Make sure that Addition option is checked.
• Press Scan button and wait.
• The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.

Please include their content into your next reply.

 

[jordiniman]

Here's the response to FRST.txt... followed by the addition, both attached.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

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.

 

[jordiniman]

Here's the fixlog...

 

[lahudnell]

I'd REALLY appreciate some help erradicating this malware issue. Here are the two links that pop up most frequently. It's all surrounding 'api.recomme.me', I've tried multiple things to kill it, but it always comes back.

http://joshwatchdog.com/?c=jwd

http://api.recomme.me/widgets/Promo...http://easyvideosuite.com/launch/purchase.php

I've attached several files and am standing by, thank you ahead of time!

Jordan

Hi, I am watching this thread because the same thing is happening on my computer.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

@lahudnell

If you need help, please start your own topic. Do not use fixes I provided for jordiniman, they are only for his machine.

@jordiniman

How is your PC behaving now?

 

[jordiniman]

Hi Eagle,

I'm distressed to say the issue continues. I've contacted the company that led to the issue, and the affiliate network that controls them, hoping they'll either shut down their operation or offer some help.

This is the latest link that just popped a few minutes ago: http://api.recomme.me/widgets/PromoManager/HJjOZY6KF6lVhsJNEoLm.html?usa=true

Then right when I entered this thread, a random click led to this link again: http://joshwatchdog.com/?c=jwd

I sure hope there are a few more magic rabbits up your sleeves!

Jordan

 

[jordiniman]

... I'm happy to try something more rigorous to dig this dang bug out. Just say the word.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I do not understand part about company?

 

[jordiniman]

I visited BinaryBoom.com, and their software gave my computer the malware, so I contacted that company hoping they could provide a solution to the problem.

I did just run Malwarebytes Antimalware, and so far I haven't gotten an ad pop yet... still waiting to see if that did the trick.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Can you attach MalwareBytes scan log?

 

[jordiniman]

Here are the two logs it created. So far, so good.

http://www.fast-files.com/getfile.aspx?file=93070

(couldn't attach xml files they created)

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Nice. Keep me updated if everything is okay, so we can close this case.