Removal instructions for Punctis Plugin

Content is republished with permission from Malwarebytes.

What is Punctis Plugin?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Punctis Plugin is a browser hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" alter your startpage or searchscopes so that the effected browser visits their site or one of their choice.

How do I know if my computer is effected by Punctis Plugin?

You may see this warning during install:

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Together with this icon in your taskbar:

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In Internet Explorer you will see these changes in the add-ons and the toolbar:

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How did Punctis Plugin get on my computer?

Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was bundled with other software.

How do I remove Punctis Plugin?

Our program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
Double-click mbam-setup-consumer.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
- Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium
- Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Then click Finish.
If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
When the scan is complete , make sure that everything is set to "Quarantine", and click Apply Actions.
Reboot your computer if prompted.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Punctis Plugin?

No, but to remove the Chrome extension you will need Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.00 beta or newer.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware help protect me?

We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would have protected you against the Punctis Plugin rogue. It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

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Technical details for experts

Signs in a HijackThis log:

O2 - BHO: CrossriderApp0047482 - {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182} - C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bho.dll

Alterations made by the installer:

File system details
---------------------------------------------
	Adds the folder C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin
	   Adds the file background.html"="12/20/2013 1:52 PM, 729 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Installer.log"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 162616 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin.ico"="12/20/2013 1:52 PM, 9662 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-bg.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 773120 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-bho.dll"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 640512 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-buttonutil.dll"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 428544 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-buttonutil.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 331264 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-codedownloader.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 523776 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-enabler.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 344064 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Punctis Plugin-helper.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 331776 bytes, A
	   Adds the file Uninstall.exe"="2/8/2014 8:40 PM, 402424 bytes, A


Registry details [View: All details] (All)
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "Punctis Plugin"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, ""
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, ""
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bho.dll"
	   "ThreadingModel"="REG_SZ, "Apartment"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\ProgID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.BHO.1"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\Programmable]
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\TypeLib]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\VersionIndependentProgID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bho.dll"
	   "ThreadingModel"="REG_SZ, "Apartment"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}\ProgID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox.1"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}\Programmable]
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}\TypeLib]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}\VersionIndependentProgID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO\CLSID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO\CurVer]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO.1]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox\CLSID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox\CurVer]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox.1]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox.1\CLSID]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455745582}]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "ICrossriderBHO"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455745582}\ProxyStubClsid]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455745582}\ProxyStubClsid32]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455745582}\TypeLib]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482}"
	   "Version"="REG_SZ, "1.0"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660466746682}]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "ISandBox"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660466746682}\ProxyStubClsid]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482}"
	   "Version"="REG_SZ, "1.0"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482 Type Library"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bho.dll"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482}\1.0\FLAGS]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "0"
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	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION]
	   "Punctis Plugin-bg.exe"="REG_DWORD, 8000"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}]
	   "(Default)"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderApp0047482"
	   "NoExplorer"="REG_DWORD, 1"
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	   "CrAppId"="REG_SZ, "47482"
	   "CrPublisherId"="REG_SZ, "25470"
	   "DisplayIcon"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Uninstall.exe"
	   "DisplayName"="REG_SZ, "Punctis Plugin"
	   "DisplayVersion"="REG_SZ, "1.32.153.0"
	   "Publisher"="REG_SZ, "Guido Arata"
	   "UninstallString"="REG_SZ, "C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Punctis Plugin\IE]
	   "TotalProfiles"="REG_DWORD, 1"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Punctis Plugin\IE\Profiles]
	   "{userID}"="REG_DWORD, 1"
	[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Punctis Plugin\Installer]
	   "BundledIe"="REG_DWORD, 1"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Crossrider]
	   "Bic"="REG_SZ, "70D45A0607354EF7883B264E9B9C0974IE"
	   "Verifier"="REG_SZ, "b71217994f21c545dd787539e8f9e0e6"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin]
	   "ActiveAppId"="REG_SZ, "47482"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Code]
	   "AppJavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*Knowing issues: "
	   "NewTabJavaScript"="REG_SZ, ""
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Debug]
	   "IsDebuggingPlugins"="REG_DWORD, 0"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Installer]
	   "CodeDownloadDomain"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com"
	   "ErrorsDomain"="REG_SZ, "http://errors.statsmyapp.com"
	   "FullVersion"="REG_SZ, "1.32.153.0"
	   "FullVersionForUrl"="REG_SZ, "1_32_153"
	   "Params"="REG_SZ, "{   "source_id" : "0",   "sub_id" : "0",   "uzid" : "0"}"
	   "SrcId"="REG_SZ, "0"
	   "StatsDomain"="REG_SZ, "http://stats.statsmyapp.com"
	   "SubId"="REG_SZ, "0"
	   "Time"="REG_SZ, "1391888394"
	   "ZData"="REG_SZ, "0"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Log]
	   "punctis plugin-bho"="REG_DWORD, 0"
	   "punctis plugin-helper"="REG_DWORD, 0"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Manifest]
	   "AddressbarURL"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "BgVersion"="REG_SZ, "6"
	   "ChangePrevious"="REG_SZ, "false"
	   "Description"="REG_SZ, "Give a real value to your everyday life on the Web: earn great voucher discounts while surfing the web"
	   "DisableIe"="REG_SZ, "true"
	   "EnableSearchIE"="REG_SZ, "false"
	   "HomePageUrl"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "IsButtonEnabled"="REG_SZ, "true"
	   "Manifest"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "ModeType"="REG_SZ, "production"
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "Punctis Plugin"
	   "PluginsManifestVersion"="REG_SZ, "3"
	   "PublisherId"="REG_SZ, "25470"
	   "PublisherName"="REG_SZ, "Guido Arata"
	   "RunInFrame"="REG_SZ, "false"
	   "SetNewTab"="REG_SZ, "false"
	   "ThanksUrl"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "UninstallerOfferAction"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "UninstallerOfferUrl"="REG_SZ, "NA"
	   "UpdateInterval"="REG_DWORD, 360
	   "Version"="REG_SZ, "20"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins]
	   "AppPluginList"="REG_SZ, "42,38,46,17,14,78,13,41,44,39,35,43,40,64,2,4,3,1,21,22,182,183,207,72,177,28"
	   "BgPluginList"="REG_SZ, "42,38,46,41,44,39,35,43,36,4,14,78,64,183,207,47,182,72"
	   "BrowserEventPluginList"="REG_SZ, "14,42,41,44,39,38,43,37,64,72"
	   "NewTabPluginList"="REG_SZ, "42,38,46,17,14,78,13,41,44,39,35,43,40,64,2,4,3,1,21,22,72,28"
	   "OnRequestPluginList"="REG_SZ, "14,42,41,39,38,43,45,64,72"
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	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\1]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "	
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "base"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/base.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 10
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\13]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderAppUtils"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/CrossriderAppUtils.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 7"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\14]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderUtils"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/CrossriderUtils.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 11"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\17]
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "jQuery"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 4"
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "crossriderDashboard"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/crossriderDashboard.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 2
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "openUrl"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/openUrl.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 3
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, ""*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "tabsWrapper"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/tabsWrapper.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 3
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\2]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "ie8_fix_1"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie8_fix_1.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 2
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\207]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, ""*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "dbWrapper"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/dbWrapper.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 2
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, ""*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/debug.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, ""*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/resources.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEDatabase.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEExtension.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IEInfo"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEInfo.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEInternal.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IEMessaging"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEMessaging.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 5
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IEMisc"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEMisc.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 6
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	   "JavaScript"="*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IEOnRequest"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEOnRequest.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 4
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IETimers"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IETimers.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 5
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	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/resources_background.js"
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	   "JavaScript"="*code in javascript   "
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	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/appApiMessage.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 3
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\72]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "appApiValidation"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/appApiValidation.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 4
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\78]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "CrossriderInfo"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/CrossriderInfo.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 5
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Plugins\94]
	   "JavaScript"="REG_SZ, "*code in javascript   "
	   "Name"="REG_SZ, "IEPopup"
	   "Url"="REG_SZ, "http://app-static.crossrider.com/plugins/mins/ie/IEPopup.js"
	   "Version"="REG_DWORD, 2
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\Punctis Plugin\Update]
	   "LastCheck"="REG_DWORD, 1391888433"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\windows_ie_ac_001\Software\Punctis Plugin]
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\InstalledBrowserExtensions\Guido Arata]
	   "47482"="REG_SZ, "Punctis Plugin"
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions]
	   "{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}"="REG_BINARY, ............
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\iexplore]
	   "Blocked"="REG_DWORD, 1
	   "Count"="REG_DWORD, 1
	   "Flags"="REG_DWORD, 0
	   "Time"="REG_BINARY, .....*..
	   "Type"="REG_DWORD, 3
	[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Persisted]
	   "C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\punctisplugin.exe"="REG_DWORD, 1

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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Scan Date: 2/8/2014
Scan Time: 8:50:50 PM
Filename: mbampunctislog.txt

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x86
User: Malwarebytes
File System: NTFS

Version: 2.00.0.0502
Database: v2014.02.08.07
Administrator: true
License: Trial
Protection: true

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 189278
Time Elapsed: 2 min, 33 sec
Memory: yes
Startup: yes
FileSystem: yes
HeuristicsShuriken: yes
PUP: yes
PUM: yes
Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys: 18
Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Folders: 4
Files: 22

key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444744482},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455745582},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\INTERFACE\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660466746682},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO.1,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXPLORER\BROWSER HELPER OBJECTS\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CrossriderApp0047482.BHO,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\SETTINGS\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\EXT\STATS\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422742282},
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox.1,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CrossriderApp0047482.Sandbox,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411741182}\INPROCSERVER32,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\Punctis Plugin,
key, PUP.Optional.CrossRider.A, success, [3a8df3e6651596a0b79bfba7946f8080], HKCU\SOFTWARE\APPDATALOW\SOFTWARE\Crossrider,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [ecdba732e397063060d5d0a3d1316c94], HKCU\SOFTWARE\INSTALLEDBROWSEREXTENSIONS\Guido Arata,
key, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [53745a7fc4b681b50532f87b36cc6997], HKLM\SOFTWARE\Punctis Plugin,
key, PUP.Optional.Ligtning.A, success, [349349900d6d2e08ba8abeb5c33f4cb4], HKLM\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\EXTENSIONS\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml,
folder, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin,
folder, PUP.Optional.eSafe.A, success, [8740ca0fcfab261089d701729e64a957], C:\ProgramData\eSafe\log,
folder, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml,
folder, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [03c40ecb2654122460a11b3de020c63a], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bho.dll,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [c20571686f0b6cca8d74d08806faa55b], C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\punctisplugin.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\background.html,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Installer.log,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-bg.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-buttonutil.dll,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-buttonutil.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-codedownloader.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-enabler.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin-helper.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Punctis Plugin.ico,
file, PUP.Optional.PunctisPlugin.A, success, [379005d4d1a911253cf71261b54d30d0], C:\Program Files\Punctis Plugin\Uninstall.exe,
file, PUP.Optional.eSafe.A, success, [8740ca0fcfab261089d701729e64a957], C:\ProgramData\eSafe\log\eGdpSvc.LOG,
file, PUP.Optional.NewTab.A, success, [ebdcc21718625ed8647960138e741fe1], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\newtab.crx,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\background.html,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\background.js,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\data.json,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\icon128.png,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\jquery.js,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\manifest.json,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\xa.js,
file, PUP.Optional.Lightning.A, success, [616676633c3e8aac4395d2a048baad53], C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cekcjpgehmohobmdiikfnopibipmgnml\1.3_0\xagainit.js,

(end)

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Metallica

Posted 08 February 2014 - 03:05 PM

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