Linkbucks malware on Twitter
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- Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
Before we start please read and note the following:
You're missing Addition.txt report.
They call me TwinHeadedEagle around here, and I'll be working with you.
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You're missing Addition.txt report.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
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.
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your desktop.
- Right-click on
icon and select
Run as Administrator to start the tool.
- Follow the prompts and click Scan.
- When finished, please click Clean.
- Upon completion, click Report. A log (AdwCleaner[S*].txt) will open.
Please include the contents of that file in your reply.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
The issue was still present last night after running both fixes, but I can try again tonight when I am home from work.
- Mar 8, 2013
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- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Thanks, I'll do that. Is there any way to reset it without having to entirely reconfigure it? Whenever I reset it using the very small button on the back, I have to call the internet provider to go through a whole reconfiguration process.
- Mar 8, 2013
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Alright, I'm going to download a program that you removed during a previous problem I had (VerbAce dictionary, which I really need), and will then run a scan and attach the FRST files to see if it created any problems. I'd like to find a way to solve any issues while still keeping VerbAce on my computer. And then I can reset the router, and deal with the internet provider, only once 
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
Still the same issue, but I haven't reset the router. Did you have a look at my previous two posts? I installed a program I really need (VerbAce) but that you removed from my computer when I had an issue previously with malware. I attached the FRST files after installing the program again -- did you have a look at them? I want to make sure my PC is totally clean before resetting the router so I only have to do it once. Thanks.
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
I did not remove it.
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!
Please attach it to your reply.
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.
Thanks! I have attached the fixlog. How does it look? The problem still persists, so are there any further steps we need to take to solve it? Or do I just need to reset the router?
- Mar 8, 2013
- 22,627
The problem is present in all browsers, yes. Up until now, Twitter is the only place I have encountered the issue. But it happens every time I click any link on Twitter. It starts with an advertisingsilver.com URL then immediately redirects to the Linkbucks site described above. Then it tries to get me to install a plugin, won't let me close the tab when I try, etc (similar to other malware issues).
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