Malicious Adverts

Today I noticed a malicious advert on my skype homepage, reporting errors on my PC that I should get 'fixed'. Quite funny considering who owns skype these days. (Fyi, I am in France)
URL is:
http://www.mypcspeedm
aximizer.com/fr/tt/PCSM.cfm?tracking=AQ_FR_PP_MRM_PCSM%20&campaignid=PLYS&mrmid=_xLRO3nybV1c0KYP1sTzcMub_iugy-f12GXbLkw7J5ay2m-xuqTI9o-66Utaxk-gBIV_EUEhg_w6bBZ3kSiyLAKRXWOluE8xZK2YtnH-H961ZYK7ZA7qiGR8Zeh8IpmjuIfDPwus_T3lQdMSHw8Q2MytAA6tyt7ijMo_UHWlf3MtodQO7hUTM5BZzgjUeC9J0uRTWqddXHnxGlbSBD9GY0cHuiMLBMPQIRPK7BFVO1xU5i7m8H6hj3NZr3ojVzeq171CpoVYvFPrMM4CLo9A7S8rbQ58Kw18JHzq5dw6I8hcEliPr9XIYmsROlldbnND46TwYRaVsbKh8tr0rPu2O45WvoHOvQLlR3t1mV_bJftwK6gzjOQ8xBg1tyOkzjEv-mZZPAaJmO4zVVmk6KxL0SIhlQvkDs00jnPtKDZeyW28XEk&filter=55801348

Thanks for reporting. Where did you see this ad? in the Skype conversation window or in the Skype home screen?
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Some one please help I'm worried that flash video downloader is malicious, is it safe from the Mozilla ad-ons site "https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/flash-video-downloader/?src=cb-dl-featured" I have been using it for years but Ive found that the website "flashvideodownloader.org" on the threat databases of McAfee Norton and AVG. That there is a nasty trogen on there page this extremely worries me unless there in the adverts which I nether click on anyway "The name of the trogen is Artemis 1994F2879D1"
My antivirus has not picked anything up so far but after I had removed the ad-on and looked round my PC for any traces of the ad-on I found a folder with a text document in, but I think to access these sites you would have to click on some of the other tools offered it the ad-on. please for your protection don't click on any of the links!!!!!!!
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Mozilla inspects every add-on before allowing it to be hosted there, and inspects every update for currently hosted add-ons. Pretty safe bet that you aren't going to have a problem after installing that extension, and surely not a Trojan - that is the first thing which is screened for before AMO will allow an add-on to even be uploaded to their server for additional automated screening and then a manual code inspection.
Just because the website for that add-on is in those threat databases, it doesn't mean their extension contains anything malicious.

Adverts open with every click of the mouse

Every time I click my mouse to open any link or click anywhere on a safari page, it hasn't got to be a link, a new page opens with different adverts. Any reason as to why this is happening?

There is no need to download anything to solve this problem.
You may have installed one of the common types of ad-injection malware. Follow the instructions on this Apple Support page to remove it.
Back up all data before making any changes.
One of the steps in the article is to remove malicious Safari extensions. Do the equivalent in the Chrome and Firefox browsers, if you use either of those. If Safari crashes on launch, skip that step and come back to it after you've done everything else.
If you don't find any of the files or extensions listed, or if removing them doesn't stop the ad injection, ask for further instructions.
Make sure you don't repeat the mistake that led you to install the malware. It may have come from an Internet cesspit such as "Softonic" or "CNET Download." Never visit either of those sites again. You might also have downloaded it from an ad in a page on some other site. The ad would probably have included a large green button labeled "Download" or "Download Now" in white letters. The button is designed to confuse people who intend to download something else on the same page. If you ever download a file that isn't obviously what you expected, delete it immediately.
Malware is also found on websites that traffic in pirated content such as video. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect more of the same, and worse, to follow. Never install any software that you downloaded from a bittorrent, or that was downloaded by someone else from an unknown source.
In the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, select the General tab. The radio button marked Anywhere should not be selected. If it is, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select one of the other buttons. After that, don't ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown developer.
Still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
Install system data files and security updates
if it's not already checked.

Malicious or not? Message popped up: Mozilla security found (something like too much, forget exact word) activity on your computer so it will do a fast scan of system file. With OK button.

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Good catch. That almost certainly is an invitation to download malware.
There are a lot of infected web sites pushing "fake antivirus" software. If you have any doubts about whether your system might have become infected, you can supplement your regular security software with these two highly regarded scanners:
Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/

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Passwords have been changed, master password is not something I can access which prevents me updating, etc., etc.
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Back up any documents on your system that are important to you;
Boot your Mac from the system installation disks that came with it (insert the disk, restart your Mac, and hold down the "c" key until you get the "spinning gear" icon);
Choose a language and click the arrow button to continue;
From the Utilities menu, choose Disk Utility;
In Disk Utility, select your computer's hard drive;
Click the "Erase" tab;
Click the "Security Options" button and select to have it overwrite all the data on the hard drive;
Click the "Erase" button and allow it to process;
Once the "erase process has completed (it will take a while), reinstall Mac OS X.
Or, if this is too much for you to accomplish on your own, take your system to an Apple Store and have them help you perform these steps. If your system was indeed compromised, this will remove any such hack. You can then set up a new user account for the computer, reinstall your applications (reinstall only from original disks or downloads from the company making the software) and documents, and reconnect to the Internet.
Note that when you reconnect to the cable modem, you may still get an IP address starting with 198. This is normal with some cable modems and probably not a cause for concern. It will not be an indication that your system is still compromised; that will not be possible if you perform all the above steps.
Regards.

Iphone 3G Software Update Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files?

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100% CPU! HALP! w/ Win 8.1 Pro infected by malicious content that reoccurs even after a factory restart. I've tried near everything malwarebytes, win defender, I'm still too new to effectively use MMC, or GPEDIT.MSC,

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You will find appropriate Consumer-specific support by beginning your own, new thread in this forum =>
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_scanning
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows Client since 2002 Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

Is there a way to identify safe vs. malicious files on computer that was hacked?

Our MacBook (OS X ver. 10.8.5) was monitored remotely without our knowledge for over a year. Actually, we had found things that were suspicious but we listened to various experts who told us not to worry. We found several pages of commands in the Terminal window including commands for remote access. Also many files had incorrect creation dates.
Our email and banking accounts were compromised. A typical pattern began with our password being reset. We’d change the password, and the new password would continue to work, but the hacker would know what that new password was. She continued to know the password even after it was changed several times. Computer security experts told us she installed a data logger on our computer. We purchased a new computer and new hard disk for the old computer, and reinstalled all applications. However, she was able to get into the email accounts on those as well. We need to access some of our old files, but we do not know which are safe.
We have several suspicious files on our computer that may contain malicious code, but nothing shows up when scanned with various anti-malware software applications. However, some files are suspicious because they have inaccurate creation dates that reflect times when our computer was compromised. Others are suspicious because they were called up in the Mac Terminal application as Unix executable files, and they have Unix icons, but they were originally MS Word documents. The hacker remotely entered several pages of commands into our Terminal application but many of the commands were of a form: filename; exit;
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Here is the Entresoft output
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated June 22, 2014 at 8:54:52 PM EDT
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro11,3
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
16 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel Iris Pro - VRAM: (null)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M - VRAM: 2048 MB
Color LCD 2880 x 1800
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 5 days 12:37:21
Disk Information:
APPLE SSD SM0512F disk0 : (500.28 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
disk0s2 (disk0s2) <not mounted>: 499.42 GB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:
[loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (4052 - SDK 10.8) Support
[not loaded] com.cisco.kext.acsock (1.1.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] com.sophos.kext.sav (9.0.61 - SDK 10.7) Support
[loaded] com.sophos.nke.swi (9.0.53 - SDK 10.8) Support
Startup Items:
ciscod: Path: /System/Library/StartupItems/ciscod
Launch Daemons:
[running] at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.bombich.ccc.plist Support
[failed] com.cisco.anyconnect.vpnagentd.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.autoupdate.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.configuration.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.intercheck.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.notification.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.scan.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.sxld.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.webd.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[running] at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist Support
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.cisco.anyconnect.gui.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.uiserver.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
User Login Items:
None
Internet Plug-ins:
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.2 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 60 Check version
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
Java Support
Time Machine:
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Destinations:
Untitled [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 464.96 GB
Total number of backups: 3
Oldest backup: 2014-04-09 00:38:02 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-08 16:09:58 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 464.96 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
      64% InterCheck
      7% WindowServer
      3% opendirectoryd
      1% coreservicesd
      1% hidd
Top Processes by Memory:
262 MB WindowServer
180 MB Microsoft Word
147 MB InterCheck
147 MB SophosScanD
98 MB Mail
Virtual Memory Information:
10.46 GB Free RAM
2.65 GB Active RAM
1.09 GB Inactive RAM
1.38 GB Wired RAM
1.63 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs

How can I remove a malicious browser extention that doesn't show a "remove" button?

I'm using Firefox 31.0 on Mac OSX and recently noticed a "JolleyWallet" popup and some suspect "Photo-Zoom V10 0.95.14" browser extension that I did not install myself.
I would very much like to permanently be rid of the extension however there is no option to "Remove" it as there usually is for other extensions. Is there a way to manually delete a malicious extension like this?

Extensions that do not have a remove button are installed globally.
You can check the locations mentioned in this article.
*https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/Installing_extensions

How can I check for keylogger and other malicious software on a used Mac

I purchased a used iMAC (Late 2012 21.5") and it has OSX 10.9.4.
How can I ensure that it is clean and doesn't have any password or key logging or other malicious software installed in it ?
I basically want to ensure I have a clean iMac at the start and not have to worry about security.
Thanks

The first thing to do with a second-hand computer is to erase the internal drive and install a clean copy of OS X. You—not the original owner—must do that. Changes made by Apple over the years have made this seemingly straightforward task very complex.
How you go about it depends on the model, and on whether you already own another Mac. If you're not sure of the model, enter the serial number on this page. Then find the model on this page to see what OS version was originally installed.
It's unsafe, and may be unlawful, to use a computer with software installed by a previous owner.
1. If you don't own another Mac
a. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.4 or 10.5, you need a boxed and shrink-wrapped retail Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) installation disc from the Apple Store or a reputable reseller—not from eBay or anything of the kind. If the machine is very old and has less than 1 GB of memory, you'll need to add more in order to install 10.6. Preferably, install as much memory as it can take, according to the technical specifications.
b. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the installation media that came with it: gray installation discs, or a USB flash drive for a MacBook Air. You should have received those media from the original owner, but if you didn't, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
To start up from an optical disc or a flash drive, insert it, then restart the computer and hold down the C key at the startup chime. Release the key when you see the gray Apple logo on the screen.
c. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.7 or later, you don't need media. It should start up in Internet Recovery mode when you hold down the key combination option-command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a spinning globe.
d. Some models shipped with OS X 10.6 and received a firmware update after 10.7 was released, enabling them to use Internet Recovery. If you have one of those models, you may not be able to reinstall 10.6 even from the original discs, and Internet Recovery may not work either without the original owner's Apple ID. In that case, contact Apple Support, or take the machine to an Apple Store or another authorized service provider to have the OS installed.
2. If you do own another Mac
If you already own another Mac that was upgraded in the App Store to the version of OS X that you want to install, and if the new Mac is compatible with it, then you can install it. Use Recovery Disk Assistant to prepare a USB device, then start up the new Mac from it by holding down the C key at the startup chime. Alternatively, if you have a Time Machine backup of OS X 10.7.3 or later on an external hard drive (not a Time Capsule or other network device), you can start from that by holding down the option key and selecting it from the row of icons that appears. Note that if your other Mac was never upgraded in the App Store, you can't use this method.
3. Partition and install OS X
a. If you see a lock screen when trying to start up from installation media or in Recovery mode, then a firmware password was set by the previous owner, or the machine was remotely locked via iCloud. You'll either have to contact the owner or take the machine to an Apple Store or another service provider to be unlocked. You may be asked for proof of ownership.
b. Launch Disk Utility and select the icon of the internal drive—not any of the volume icons nested beneath it. In the Partition tab, select the default options: a GUID partition table with one data volume in Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format. This operation will permanently remove all existing data on the drive.
c. An unusual problem may arise if all the following conditions apply:
          OS X 10.7 or later was installed by the previous owner
          The startup volume was encrypted with FileVault
          You're booted in Recovery mode (that is, not from a 10.6 installation disc)
In that case, you won't be able to unlock the volume or partition the drive without the FileVault password. Ask for guidance or see this discussion.
d. After partitioning, quit Disk Utility and run the OS X Installer. If you're installing a version of OS X acquired from the App Store, you will need the Apple ID and password that you used. When the installation is done, the system will automatically restart into the Setup Assistant, which will prompt you to transfer the data from another Mac, its backups, or from a Windows computer. If you have any data to transfer, this is usually the best time to do it.
e. Run Software Update and install all available system updates from Apple. To upgrade to a major version of OS X newer than 10.6, get it from the Mac App Store. Note that you can't keep an upgraded version that was installed by the original owner. He or she can't legally transfer it to you, and without the Apple ID you won't be able to update it in Software Update or reinstall, if that becomes necessary. The same goes for any App Store products that the previous owner installed—you have to repurchase them.
4. Other issues
a. If the original owner "accepted" the bundled iLife applications (iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band) in the App Store so that he or she could update them, then they're irrevocably linked to that Apple ID and you won't be able to download them without buying them. Reportedly, Mac App Store Customer Service has sometimes issued redemption codes for these apps to second owners who asked.
b. If the previous owner didn't deauthorize the computer in the iTunes Store under his Apple ID, you wont be able to authorize it immediately under your ID. In that case, you'll either have to wait up to 90 days or contact iTunes Support.
c. When trying to create a new iCloud account, you might get a failure message: "Account limit reached." Apple imposes a lifetime limit of three iCloud account setups per device. Erasing the device does not reset the limit. You can still use an iCloud account that was created on another device, but you won't be able to create a new one. Contact iCloud Support for more information. The setup limit doesn't apply to Apple ID accounts used for other services, such as the iTunes and Mac App Stores, or iMessage. You can create as many of those accounts as you like.

How to locate Malicious or unwanted scripts in a Server 2008 R2 install?

I am Managing two systems as part of a competition, Windows Server 2008 R2 and a Windows 7 Machine. The competition is the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Part of my issue is i normally am very good at research but it's like i am unable to find this bit of info.
I need Answers to several issues.
1. Where can i locate Scripts at in Server 2008 R2?
2. Assuming scripts aren't in one specific directory... Is there a Freeware Tool i can use that can locate and identify what they do? Such as tot ell em if they are malicious or dangerous.
3. Is there a way i can block execution of any scripts in the system not created by a valid source?
Thank you very much for your assistance, regardless if my questions are answered it is nice if i can at least be proactive and actually ask instead of keeping silent. Perhaps future competitors will be helped by this so they don't have to spend months locating
it.

1. It is very hard task. Strictly speaking you need baseline and compare every next situation with baseline.
2. There is a base of nice and useful tools in Sysinternals
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545021.aspx
3. Basic study material is book written by Mark Russinovich - Windows Internals
http://technet.microsoft.com/cs-cz/sysinternals/bb963901.aspx
4. Expert hackers know how to hide script. Unless all files are digitally signed there is a non zero chance to get in (hypothesis).
These are very special topics that are well behind the scope of this forum ( and my knowledge).
Regards
Milos

Am I the only one getting calls from 253-802-0308 about malicious file downloads after updating FIREFOX?

After updating Firefox I start getting calls from 253-802-0308 (International Telcom in Auburn Washington, found using 411.com). The report that they are getting messages that my Windows PC is reporting the downloading of malicious files. I don't think that there is a connection with Mozilla but it only started after I ran the last 2 or 3 updates to Firefox. Searches on Google and other search engines don't show logical connections to the phone calls and the problem being reported to me. None of my anti-virus programs, Ccleaner, DEFENDER & AVG pickup and malicious files. I'm curious about who they may be because when I question them during the calls they end up hanging up on me. Just wondering if similar problems are being reported.

That is a reported scammer set-up. Read some of the following from actual phone customers. It is not related to your Firefox updates. I have gotten a few of these types of calls on my '''''unlisted '''''home phone number over the past several years. They use a dialer, usually automatic and sequential number dialing. Get a loud whistle to blow into the phone mouth piece or one of those loud air horns from the hardware/sporting good store; this kind of trash deserves broken ear drums.
*https://encrypted.google.com/search?q=253-802-0308&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
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Not related to your question, but...
You need to update some plug-ins:
*Plug-in check: https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]

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