Solved Powershell pops up & Malwarebytes continually blocks outbound

BHXSpecter

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Oct 21, 2016
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I've run Avast antivirus and Malwarebytes and cleared the infected objects. Subsequent scans came back clean. My Powershell starts up randomly and Malwarebytes is regularly popping up saying it blocked outbound from Powershell. I've ran TDSSKiller and Farbar Recovery Scan Tool.

I've already marked this to Watch and receive emails.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,


Please download Zemana AntiMalware and save it to your Desktop.
  • Install the program and once the installation is complete it will start automatically.
  • Without changing any options, press Scan to begin.
  • After the short scan is finished, if threats are detected press Next to remove them.
Note: If restart is required to finish the cleaning process, you should click Reboot. If reboot isn't required, please restart your computer manually.
  • Open Zemana AntiMalware again.
  • Click on
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    icon and double click the latest report.
  • Now click File > Save As and choose your Desktop before pressing Save.
  • The only left thing is to attach saved report in your next message.
 
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BHXSpecter

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Oct 21, 2016
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Alright, here is the file from running it.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
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Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Is it better now?


FRST.gif
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
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    Run as Administrator to start the tool.
    (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
  • Make sure that Addition.txt option is checked.

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  • Press Scan button and wait.
  • The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
Please attach report into your next reply.
 
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BHXSpecter

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Oct 21, 2016
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Okay, here is the new files from the second run.
 

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BHXSpecter

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Thread author
Oct 21, 2016
6
Yeah, I didn't see an obvious edit button and didn't know what the site's policy was on consecutive posting so I decided it was better to wait for a reply. Sadly it didn't appear to fix it. After running it last night I still had the malwarebytes pop up saying it was blocking outbound from powershell and had powershell pop up when I opened my laptop this morning.

The popup from Malwarebytes says:
Domain: macrosoftman.info
IP: 185.17.184.11
Port: 51962
Type: Outbound
Process: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
 

TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
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Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Please uninstall:
Faster Web (HKLM-x32\...\Faster Web) (Version: 8.8.8.8 - Faster Web) <==== ATTENTION


FRST.gif
Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

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This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.
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Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.
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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
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    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 finishes FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.
 

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BHXSpecter

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Oct 21, 2016
6
Alright, I removed what you instructed me to and ran the fix.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

Level 41
Verified
Mar 8, 2013
22,627
Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean
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Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
  • Run the tool by right click on the
    51a5ce45263de-delfix.png
    icon and Run as administrator option.
  • Make sure that these ones are checked:
    • Remove disinfection tools
    • Purge system restore
    • Reset system settings
  • Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
  • All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt). I don't need it for review.
Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.


Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

Maintenance tips:

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

  • Zemana AntiMalware (paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
  • Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
  • McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
  • Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
  • CryptoPrevent - tool for protection against Cryptolocker and similar ransomware infections.
  • Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
  • Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.


My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation:
Thank you!​



Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle :)
 
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