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Started by Metallica , Oct 20 2017 03:14 AM
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Metallica
Posted 20 October 2017 - 03:14 AM

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Content is republished with permission from Malwarebytes.

What is SearchApp?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that SearchApp is a browser hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.
This one hijacks your Chrome search.

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

You may see this entry in your list of Chrome extensions:

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and these warnings during install:

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warning5.png

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this changed setting in Chrome:

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and you will see this icon in your Chrome menu bar:

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How did SearchApp get on my computer?

Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was offered as a redirect by an adrotator.

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How do I remove SearchApp?

Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.
  • Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
  • Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  • Then click Finish.
  • Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
  • If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
  • 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 SearchApp?
  • No, Malwarebytes removes SearchApp completely.
  • You may have to remove the Extension manually under Tools > More Tools > Extensions. Click on the bin behind the SearchApp entry and confirm Remove in the prompt.
How would the full version of Malwarebytes 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 would have protected you against the SearchApp hijacker. It would have stopped you from being redirected to their site.

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Technical details for experts

Possible signs in FRST logs:

 CHR DefaultSearchURL: Default -> hxxp://www.blpsearch.com/search?sid=674&aid={APPID}&itype=u&src=ds&p={searchTerms}&tm=0
 CHR DefaultSearchKeyword: Default -> BLPSearch
 CHR Extension: (SearchApp) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb [2017-10-20]
Alterations made by the installer:

File system details [View: All details] (Selection)
---------------------------------------------------
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0
       Adds the file Archive created by free jZip.url"="11/26/2013 11:21 AM, 58 bytes, A
       Adds the file manifest.json"="10/20/2017 9:14 AM, 1569 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\_metadata
       Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="10/20/2017 9:14 AM, 464 bytes, A
       Adds the file verified_contents.json"="7/27/2017 4:47 PM, 1789 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\icons
       Adds the file icon-128.png"="10/20/2017 9:14 AM, 8663 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\js
       Adds the file background.js"="7/27/2017 12:21 PM, 11045 bytes, A
       Adds the file brand.js"="7/27/2017 12:21 PM, 218 bytes, A

Registry details [View: All details] (Selection)
------------------------------------------------
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings]
       "nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb"="REG_SZ", "0D729E0A8C5F8621C050C5518C3BECA115BF95984BAD5032E1B30DF45B146C73"
Malwarebytes log:

Malwarebytes
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-Log Details-
Scan Date: 10/20/17
Scan Time: 9:28 AM
Log File: 409262f1-b568-11e7-90d3-080027750297.json
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.2.2.2018
Components Version: 1.0.212
Update Package Version: 1.0.3054
License: Premium

-System Information-
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: {computername}\{username}

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 330587
Threats Detected: 14
Threats Quarantined: 13
Time Elapsed: 1 min, 39 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Detect
PUM: Detect

-Scan Details-
Process: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Module: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Key: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Value: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 5
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\icons, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\js, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\NFLBBJFPEBEJDKCODLLHCPOBINEPPJPB\1.0.0.3280_0, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054

File: 9
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Secure Preferences, Removal Failed, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Preferences, Replaced, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\NFLBBJFPEBEJDKCODLLHCPOBINEPPJPB\1.0.0.3280_0\JS\BRAND.JS, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\icons\icon-128.png, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\js\background.js, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\Archive created by free jZip.url, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054
PUP.Optional.BlpSearch.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nflbbjfpebejdkcodllhcpobineppjpb\1.0.0.3280_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, [9103], [443081],1.0.3054

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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