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What is BBjoin?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that BBjoin is adware. These adware applications display advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing.

How do I know if my computer is affected by BBjoin?

You may see this entry in your list of installed programs:



and you may see these Scheduled Tasks:



How did BBjoin get on my computer?

Adware applications use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was bundled with other software.

How do I remove BBjoin?

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-version.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. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
• When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
• Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

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

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes BBjoin completely.
• This PUP creates some scheduled tasks. You can read here how to check for and, if necessary, remove Scheduled Tasks.

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 BBjoin adware. �It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

Technical details for experts

You will see these signs in a HijackThis log:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [bbjoin_crr_uninst] C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe

Possible signs in FRST logs:

 (Pay By Ads LTD) C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe
 (Pay By Ads LTD) C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe
 HKCU\...\Run: [bbjoin_crr_uninst] => C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe [647936 2015-04-27] (Pay By Ads LTD)
 () C:\Program Files\bbjoin

bbjoin_crr_uninst (HKU\S-1-5-21-4016700205-1717049133-1125222536-1001\...\bbjoin_prdct_uninst) (Version:  - bbjoin_cmpny)
Task: {952F523A-3413-4E5D-BD1B-6089FE584681} - System32\Tasks\bbjoin_crr_uninst Updater => C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe [2015-04-27] (Pay By Ads LTD)
Task: {EA7CB80F-20C0-493D-B6B0-39A39BC5B034} - System32\Tasks\bbjoin_crr_uninst => C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe [2015-04-27] (Pay By Ads LTD)

Alterations made by the installer:

File system details  
---------------------------------------------
    Adds the folder C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0
       Adds the file app.ini"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 533 bytes, A
       Adds the file bbjoin.exe"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 647936 bytes, A
       Adds the file bbjsetup.exe"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 455424 bytes, A
       Adds the file chromext64.dll"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 342016 bytes, A
       Adds the file fj3mK9pm.dll"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 288256 bytes, A
       Adds the file hlpr64.exe"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 91648 bytes, A
       Adds the file iWekfeih.dll"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 305664 bytes, A
       Adds the file res.dll"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 194560 bytes, A
    In the existing folder C:\Windows\System32\Tasks
       Adds the file bbjoin_crr_uninst"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 3454 bytes, A
       Adds the file bbjoin_crr_uninst Updater"="4/27/2015 9:09 AM, 3458 bytes, A

Registry details  
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    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\keepmysearch\instl\data]
       "APPORDR"="REG_SZ", "4BA8C7CBE64F92CC"
       "country"="REG_SZ", ""
       "lng"="REG_SZ", ""
       "prm1"="REG_SZ", ""
       "prm2"="REG_SZ", ""
       "prm3"="REG_SZ", ""
       "prm4"="REG_SZ", ""
       "prm5"="REG_SZ", ""
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\keepmysearch\uninstl]
       "bbjoin1"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe"
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION]
       "bbjoin.exe"="REG_DWORD", 19000
       "bbjsetup.exe"="REG_DWORD", 19000
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
       "bbjoin_crr_uninst"="REG_SZ", "C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe"
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\bbjoin_prdct_uninst]
       "DisplayIcon"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe""
       "DisplayName"="REG_SZ", "bbjoin_crr_uninst"
       "NoModify"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "NoRepair"="REG_DWORD", 1
       "Publisher"="REG_SZ", "bbjoin_cmpny"
       "UninstallString"="REG_SZ", ""C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe" /uninstl"

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 4/27/2015
Scan Time: 9:24:52 AM
Logfile: mbamBBjoin.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.01.0.1004
Malware Database: v2015.04.26.05
Rootkit Database: v2015.04.21.01
License: Free
Malware Protection: Disabled
Malicious Website Protection: Disabled
Self-protection: Disabled

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

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 286917
Time Elapsed: 3 min, 59 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 1
PUP.Optional.PayByAds.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe, 1592, Delete-on-Reboot, [0c21442d4149e2546a7969d424e27f81]

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 2
PUP.Optional.KeepMySearch.A, HKCU_Classes\keepmysearch, Quarantined, [61cc5f128efc999d6ddcdefc778c20e0], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\bbjoin_prdct_uninst, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 

Registry Values: 1
PUP.Optional.PayByAds.A, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN|bbjoin_crr_uninst, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe, Quarantined, [0c21442d4149e2546a7969d424e27f81]

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 2
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin, Delete-on-Reboot, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0, Delete-on-Reboot, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 

Files: 9
PUP.Optional.PayByAds.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjoin.exe, Delete-on-Reboot, [0c21442d4149e2546a7969d424e27f81], 
PUP.Optional.KeepMySearch.SID.A, C:\Users\{username}\Desktop\BBjoin.exe, Quarantined, [b67776fb7812dd591e62bb8919ed14ec], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\app.ini, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\bbjsetup.exe, Delete-on-Reboot, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\chromext64.dll, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\fj3mK9pm.dll, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\hlpr64.exe, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\iWekfeih.dll, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 
PUP.Optional.BBJoin.A, C:\Program Files\bbjoin\bbjoin\1.3.25.0\res.dll, Quarantined, [c469caa72862cd6928b59d27020126da], 

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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