Land.pckeeper has hijacked my browser!

Greetings all, first time here.

Since Monday I've been hijacked by the land.pckeeper malware.

 

Using Chrome, every single web page that loads locks and no matter where I click I get the land.pckeeper page popping up.  I have to close that page, then I can navigate and use the page I am on but once I click to a new link then the new page will repeat the process.  So every time I try to follow a link I have to click, close land.pckeeper, then click again to get to intended site.

 

I've run a Norton scan and it found nothing.  I purchased and ran Malwarebytes but all it does is block the web page trying to open, so I still have to close that page before I can navigate.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm at a loss.

 

PS, I'm running Windows 8.1.

 

Thanks!!!

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If you can please print this topic it will make it easier for you to follow the instructions and complete all of the necessary steps in the order listed.
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Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here

Double-click mbam-setup-2.X.X.XXXX.exe to install the application (X's are the current version number).

• Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• Once MBAM opens, when it says Your databases are out of date, click the Fix Now button.
• Click the Settings tab at the top, and then in the left column, select Detections and Protections, and if not already checked place a checkmark in the selection box for Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab at the top of the program window, select Threat Scan and click the Scan Now button.
• If you receive a message that updates are available, click the Update Now button (the update will be downloaded, installed, and the scan will start).
• The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
• If potential threats are detected, ensure that Quarantine is selected as the Action for all the listed items, and click the Apply Actions button.
• While still on the Scan tab, click the link for View detailed log, and in the window that opens click the Export button, select Text file (*.txt), and save the log to your Desktop.
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can also be viewed by clicking the History tab and then selecting Application Logs.

POST THE LOG FOR MY REVIEW.

Note:
If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts.
Click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process.
If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.
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Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your Desktop.

• Close all open programs and internet browsers.
• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
• Click the Scan button and wait for the process to complete.
• Click the LogFile button and the report will open in Notepad.

IMPORTANT

• If you click the Clean button all items listed in the report will be removed.

If you find some false positive items or programs that you wish to keep, Close the AdwCleaner windows.

• Close all open programs and internet browsers.
• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
• Click the Scan button and wait for the process to complete.
• Check off the element(s) you wish to keep.
• Click on the Clean button follow the prompts.
• A log file will automatically open after the scan has finished.
• Please post the content of that log file with your next answer.
• You can find the log file at C:\AdwCleanerCx.txt (x is a number).

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Download the version of this tool for your operating system.
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (64 bit)
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (32 bit)
and save it to a folder on your computer's Desktop.
Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
Press Scan button.
It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.
The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

How to attach a file to your reply:
In the Reply section in the bottom of the topic Click the "more reply Options" button.


Attach the file.
Select the "Choose a File" navigate to the location of the File.
Click the file you wish to Attach.

Click the Add reply button.
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Please post the logs.

Let me know what problems persists.

 Addition.txt   40.38KB   1 downloadsThanks for the help.

Following your instructions:

 

Here is the Malwarebytes log file:

 

Press the windows key + r on your keyboard at the same time. This will open the RUN BOX.
Type Notepad and and click the OK key.

Please copy the entire contents of the code box below to a new file.

Start

CreateRestorePoint:
EmptyTemp:
CloseProcesses:

HKLM-x32\...\Run: [LManager] => [X]
ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers: [GDriveSharedOverlay] -> {81539FE6-33C7-4CE7-90C7-1C7B8F2F2D44} =>  No File
SearchScopes: HKLM -> DefaultScope value is missing
SearchScopes: HKLM-x32 -> DefaultScope value is missing
CHR Plugin: (Widevine Content Decryption Module) - C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\WidevineCDM\1.4.4.600\_platform_specific\win_x86\widevinecdmadapter.dll => No File
CHR Plugin: (Native Client) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\53.0.2785.143\ppGoogleNaClPluginChrome.dll => No File
CHR Plugin: (Chrome PDF Viewer) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\53.0.2785.143\pdf.dll => No File
CHR Plugin: (Google Update) - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.24.15\npGoogleUpdate3.dll => No File
CHR Plugin: (Shockwave Flash) - C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32_14_0_0_145.dll => No File
CHR Extension: (Norton Security Toolbar) - C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\cjabmdjcfcfdmffimndhafhblfmpjdpe [2016-09-16]
CHR Extension: (Chrome Web Store Payments) - C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\nmmhkkegccagdldgiimedpiccmgmieda [2016-04-04]
CHR Extension: (Chrome Media Router) - C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pkedcjkdefgpdelpbcmbmeomcjbeemfm [2016-09-22]
CHR HKLM\...\Chrome\Extension: [cjabmdjcfcfdmffimndhafhblfmpjdpe] - C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Security\Engine\22.7.1.32\Exts\Chrome.crx [2016-08-23]
CHR HKLM-x32\...\Chrome\Extension: [cjabmdjcfcfdmffimndhafhblfmpjdpe] - C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Security\Engine\22.7.1.32\Exts\Chrome.crx [2016-08-23]
S3 NAVENG; \??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Security\NortonData\22.7.0.76\Definitions\SDSDefs\20160624.001\ENG64.SYS [X]
S3 NAVEX15; \??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Security\NortonData\22.7.0.76\Definitions\SDSDefs\20160624.001\EX64.SYS [X]
Task: {655FDCC0-640B-4313-9213-6221C9B108C6} - System32\Tasks\{23B3E3A0-0BE8-4FB3-A477-D9415C39B4F2} => pcalua.exe -a "C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Roaming\InstallX Search Protect for Yahoo\searchprotector.exe" -c /uninstall <==== ATTENTION
Task: {E4E82C16-B291-4D13-864C-A2A601F9A7A3} - System32\Tasks\{E91326D8-7A78-4B3F-8554-8C135ECC24BA} => pcalua.exe -a "C:\Program Files (x86)\Wajam\uninstall.exe"
AlternateDataStreams: C:\ProgramData\Reprise:wupeogjxldtlfudivq`qsp`26hfm [0]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Kristoph\Downloads\GarminExpressInstaller (1).exe:BDU [0]
AlternateDataStreams: C:\Users\Kristoph\Downloads\GarminExpressInstaller.exe:BDU [0]
C:\Users\Kristoph\AppData\Roaming\InstallX Search Protect for Yahoo
C:\Program Files (x86)\Wajam

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Save the file as fixlist.txt in the same folder where the Farbar tool is running from.
The location is listed in the 3rd line of the Farbar log you have submitted.

Run FRST and click Fix only once and wait.

Restart the computer normally to reset the registry.

The tool will create a log (Fixlog.txt) please post it to your reply.

Please let me know what problem persists with this computer.
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Reset Chrome...
Open Google Chrome, click on menu icon which is located right side top of the google chrome.
 
Click "Settings" then "Show advanced settings" at the bottom of the screen.
 
Click "Reset browser settings" button.
 
Clear your cache and cookies
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183083?hl=en

Restart Chrome.

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Your version of Java is outdated and needs to be updated to take advantage of fixes that have eliminated security vulnerabilities.

You can manually check your present version and update as recommended.
https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Be careful not to install malware posing as Java update!
Important read this blog.
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/malware-poses-as-an-update-for-java-0-day-fix/

Quoted from the page.
"In light of the recent events surrounding Java, users must seriously consider their use of Java. Do they really need it? If yes, make sure that users follow the steps we recommended and get the security update directly from the official oracle website." at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

How to disable Java in your browsers
http://www.infoworld.com/t/web-browsers/how-disable-java-in-your-browsers-210882

If still present after the update you can remove the old version(s) of Java via the Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Java 8 Update 45 (HKLM-x32\...\{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218045F0}) (Version: 8.0.450 - Oracle Corporation)

Please post the Fixlog.txt file and let me know if the problem persists.

Appears to have worked!

 

Here is my FRST Fixlog 

 

If all is well.

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide best security practices keep safe.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/