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Started by Metallica , Apr 12 2019 03:02 AM
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Metallica
Posted 12 April 2019 - 03:02 AM

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Content is republished with permission from Malwarebytes.

What is MyScrapNook?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that MyScrapNook is a browser NewTab. These so-called "NewTabs" can 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.
MyScrapNook is a member of the Mindspark/Ask family now known as IAC Applications.

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

You may see this Chrome extension:

main.png

these warnings during install:

warning1.png

warning2.png

warning3.png

You may see this new setting:

warning5.png

this icon in the Chrome menu-bar:

icons.png

and this new startpage in the affected browser(s):

startpage.png

How did MyScrapNook get on my computer?

Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular Chrome extension was downloaded from the webstore:

webstore.png

and promoted by their website:

website.png

How do I remove MyScrapNook?

Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.
You can use their own uninstall instructions first, but I would advise to follow the steps below anyway.
  • 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 MyScrapNook?
  • No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes MyScrapNook completely.
  • If your browsers have been hijacked, you should read our Restore Browser page. You can read there how to fix additional browser redirect methods.
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 MyScrapNook hijacker. It would have warned you before the hijacker could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

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Technical details for experts

Possible signs in a FRST log:

CHR NewTab: Default ->  Active:"chrome-extension://lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf/newtabproduct.html"
CHR Extension: (MyScrapNook) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf [2019-04-12]
Significant changes made by the installers:

File system details [View: All details] (Selection)
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    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0
       Adds the file manifest.json"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 2561 bytes, A
       Adds the file newtabproduct.html"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1136 bytes, A
       Adds the file stubby.html"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1137 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\_metadata
       Adds the file computed_hashes.json"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 4096 bytes, A
       Adds the file verified_contents.json"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 4877 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\config
       Adds the file config.json"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1726 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons
       Adds the file icon128.png"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 6200 bytes, A
       Adds the file icon16.png"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1454 bytes, A
       Adds the file icon19disabled.png"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1421 bytes, A
       Adds the file icon19on.png"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 590 bytes, A
       Adds the file icon48.png"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 2314 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js
       Adds the file ajax.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 2250 bytes, A
       Adds the file background.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 21002 bytes, A
       Adds the file chrome.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 180 bytes, A
       Adds the file content_script.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 5815 bytes, A
       Adds the file dlp.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 5690 bytes, A
       Adds the file dlpHelper.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1836 bytes, A
       Adds the file extension_detect.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 4343 bytes, A
       Adds the file genericLoadRemoteSettings.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 2908 bytes, A
       Adds the file index.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 82 bytes, A
       Adds the file initOfferCEF.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 8842 bytes, A
       Adds the file logger.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 575 bytes, A
       Adds the file offerService.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 13159 bytes, A
       Adds the file pageUtils.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1811 bytes, A
       Adds the file PartnerId.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 16439 bytes, A
       Adds the file product.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 4511 bytes, A
       Adds the file storage.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 1675 bytes, A
       Adds the file TabManager.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 189 bytes, A
       Adds the file TemplateParser.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 3080 bytes, A
       Adds the file ul.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 3862 bytes, A
       Adds the file urlFragmentActions.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 2521 bytes, A
       Adds the file urlUtils.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 5385 bytes, A
       Adds the file util.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 3235 bytes, A
       Adds the file webtooltabAPI.js"="4/7/2018 1:28 AM, 8762 bytes, A
    Adds the folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf
       Adds the file 000003.log"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 1890 bytes, A
       Adds the file CURRENT"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 16 bytes, A
       Adds the file LOCK"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 0 bytes, A
       Adds the file LOG"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 185 bytes, A
       Adds the file MANIFEST-000001"="4/12/2019 8:50 AM, 41 bytes, A

Registry details [View: All details] (Selection)
------------------------------------------------
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settings]
       "lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf"="REG_SZ", "53DC83B630939F2085C966B420DFAD81ED442879EAABB4B2C4B884DDEA78722B"
The Malwarebytes scan log:

Malwarebytes
www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-
Scan Date: 4/12/19
Scan Time: 9:06 AM
Log File: 8d27f544-5cf1-11e9-a71a-00ffdcc6fdfc.json

-Software Information-
Version: 3.7.1.2839
Components Version: 1.0.563
Update Package Version: 1.0.10122
License: Premium

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

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Scan Initiated By: Manual
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 236621
Threats Detected: 49
Threats Quarantined: 49
Time Elapsed: 6 min, 47 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
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: 1
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, HKCU\SOFTWARE\GOOGLE\CHROME\PREFERENCEMACS\Default\extensions.settings|lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 7
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\config, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\LBAPDKLAHCJLJFINCDGLNCFPDGFHCKCF, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122

File: 41
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\000003.log, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\CURRENT, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\LOCK, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\LOG, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Secure Preferences, Replaced, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\Default\Preferences, Replaced, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\LBAPDKLAHCJLJFINCDGLNCFPDGFHCKCF\13.611.13.2785_0\MANIFEST.JSON, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\config\config.json, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons\icon16.png, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons\icon19disabled.png, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons\icon19on.png, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\ajax.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\background.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\chrome.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\content_script.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\dlp.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\dlpHelper.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\extension_detect.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\genericLoadRemoteSettings.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\index.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\initOfferCEF.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\logger.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\offerService.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\pageUtils.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\PartnerId.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\product.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\storage.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\TabManager.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\TemplateParser.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\ul.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\urlFragmentActions.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\urlUtils.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\util.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\js\webtooltabAPI.js, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\newtabproduct.html, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lbapdklahcjljfincdglncfpdgfhckcf\13.611.13.2785_0\stubby.html, Quarantined, [1742], [456843],1.0.10122

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)

WMI: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)
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