Moneypak Ransomware virus

[thelongshot]

Ok, here are the results:

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.63
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled)
Internet Explorer 8 Out of date!
``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````
Windows Firewall Enabled!
Windows Firewall Disabled!
Microsoft Security Essentials
Antivirus up to date!
`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300
Java(TM) 6 Update 29
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Java 7 Update 17
Java version out of Date!
Adobe Flash Player 11.7.700.169
Adobe Reader 10.1.6 Adobe Reader out of Date!
Mozilla Firefox (20.0.1)
Mozilla Thunderbird (3.1.18) Thunderbird out of Date!
````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````
Windows Defender MSMpEng.exe
Spybot Teatimer.exe is disabled!
Microsoft Security Client Antimalware MsMpEng.exe
Microsoft Security Client Antimalware NisSrv.exe
`````````````````System Health check`````````````````
Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 6%
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[Fiery]

Those 3 files are ok, they are false positive.

If you are no longer experiencing any other issues, your PC is now clean!

Double click on OTL to run it

• Click on the Cleanup button at the top.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes
• This will remove itself and other tools we may have used.

Also, open adwCleaner and click Uninstall

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Now that your PC is clean, I recommend you to create a new System Restore point then purge the old ones after.

For Windows 7
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point - Click the Delete all but the most recent restore point link

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Keep your system updated
Keeping your programs (especially Adobe and Java products) updated is essential. Outdated programs make your PC more vulnerable to future malware threats. To help you:

• Download and install Update Checker. It will notify you if any of your programs require an update.
• Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office product bugs and vulnerabilities.
• Please ensure you update your system regularly and have automatic updates on. You can learn how to turn Automatic Updates on here

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In addition to your antivirus, you need additional protection such as a firewall and behavioural blocker. However, adding one of these programs may slow down performance. It is for you to decide the trade off between more security and a faster PC.

• Online Armor
• Comodo Firewall - If you are an advance user
• ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
• PC Tool Firewall Plus

Other steps that you may want to do to further protect your system/files:

• Sandboxie - "Quarantines" your browser so anything that you do in it will be isolated from your system.
• Backup important files regulary to an external hard-drive or USB

Here are only a few suggestions that will improve your system security. Should you wish to allow us to make full recommendations and set your PC up with maximum security, please start a thread here. Our community of PC enthusiasts and experts will give you feedback and help you secure your system from future malware infections.

Should you want to try a product but don't know how it performs, here is a list of current reviews to help you decide.

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Internet Explorer may be the most popular browser but it's definitely not the most secure browser. Consider using other browsers with addition add-ons to safeguard your system while browsing the internet.

Firefox is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads. In addition, you can add the following add-ons to increase security.

• KeyScramber - Encrypts your keystrokes to protect you against keyloggers that steals personal & banking information
• AdBlock - Disable/blocks advertisements on websites so you won't accidentally click on a malicious ad.
• NoScript - Disables Flash & Java contents to avoid exploits or drive-by attacks
• Web of Trust - Shows the website rating by other users and blocks dangerous and poor-rated sites

Google Chrome is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer by having a sandbox feature. Additionally, you can add the following add-on to Chrome to heighten security.

• AdBlock

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Lastly, it is important to perform system maintenance on a regular basis. Here are a few tools and on-demand scanners that you should keep & use every 1-2 weeks to keep your system healthy.

• CCleaner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Other than that, stay safe out there! If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask

My virus removal help is always free. Should you wish to show your appreciation via a donation, it will be much appreciated.
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