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How To Remove Computer Virus Manually Without Antivirus Software

I published a similar post some months back and it saved a lot of readers on this site from many common virus attacks. An Antivirus software is one of the compulsory software any PC user should install on his or her computer but some people shy away from it because most of them are not free of charge and the free ones are not that strong 💪 in detecting viruses.  Another drawback in Antivirus software is that, it will make it hard for you to run a cracked software on your computer because these Antivirus apps see those cracked files as Malware. Example of this is when trying to install gaming software like PES or a cracked version of Autocad. The only way you can have this apps installed is to put them on ignore list or uninstall the Antivirus which in turn leaves your computer vulnerable to attacks.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoXFDmgAo0OfOGYRyvOjs3jpcR0D0IcYFhnz722yyG0cC1AEVTh99Tw0HREoh1GsIeM1yIjxccNWIHstlguGqSc2JSAL7VNBPgRItIVmQdwfjw73wEVQPW4Yno2KvHVcH7iWD-SF2-Q__/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoXFDmgAo0OfOGYRyvOjs3jpcR0D0IcYFhnz722yyG0cC1AEVTh99Tw0HREoh1GsIeM1yIjxccNWIHstlguGqSc2JSAL7VNBPgRItIVmQdwfjw73wEVQPW4Yno2KvHVcH7iWD-SF2-Q__/s320/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(211, 211, 211); cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto 10px; max-width: 95%; padding: 4px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;" /></a> So to save yourself from all those stuffs, you can easily use the alternative of removing viruses manually via command prompt. NOTE This method of removing virus is just an alternative. It can even remove some viruses that a normal virus app won't detect. There was a day i came across a shortcut virus on one of my laptops. The virus turns all my files into shortcuts and thereby making them not accessible. After trying many Antivirus softwares but couldn't fix it but this method was what i used to remove the stubborn virus successfully. Meanwhile, there are other viruses this method will not remove. Follow me as i walk you through the lane of removing viruses with command prompt.  How To Delete Computer Virus Without Antivirus App Step 1 On your computer, click on start menu, and search for cmd Step 2  Having done that, right click on the command prompt icon, and run it as administrator. (am aware you know how to do that)  Step 3  As soon as the command prompt window opens, choose the drive you wish to remove or wipe virus from. I will assume it's drive D <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I53D8S1xA1EjUSpxpCmwu0LkoTpkjRPXb51u2dK4A0NxRWPcylSxM2pXu1IlwkYX9Fdq1lvui0H0qWAP9DLgKSevUUQuGL3VKu4WzAjZNY8r5_2shuja0Z70nyhRbPn7NMWsTHaXk9GX/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I53D8S1xA1EjUSpxpCmwu0LkoTpkjRPXb51u2dK4A0NxRWPcylSxM2pXu1IlwkYX9Fdq1lvui0H0qWAP9DLgKSevUUQuGL3VKu4WzAjZNY8r5_2shuja0Z70nyhRbPn7NMWsTHaXk9GX/s320/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(211, 211, 211); cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto 10px; max-width: 95%; padding: 4px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;" /></a> Step 4  Now all you need to do is to type the below command and click enter. attrib -s -h /s /d *.* Step 5  Having done that, type the below command and click enter. You will see all the file contents on the drive displayed with this command.  Step 6  Finally, if you notice any strange file.exe or any autorun.inf, on the list, just rename with the command (rename filename.extension newfilename). With this method, you can easily remove all those autorun viruses that are common on memory cards. If you want to remove a virus from a memory card, insert the memory card in a card reader use this same process. Remember to note the drive name for your SD card. So guys, that is it for today. Keep checking on this site for other important tips to keep you safe and enjoy your gadgets even more.

How To Remove Computer Virus Manually Without Antivirus Software

I published a similar post some months back and it saved a lot of readers on this site from many common virus attacks. An Antivirus software...

Shocking As New Malware Can Infect Android Device By Just Visiting A Website

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 Researchers from Blue Coat Systems discovered a new malware that can attack an Android device without any user interaction. Normally, malware in Android requires user to install specific APK file, but when a user visits malware hit website, his/her device gets infected. <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="more" style="background-color: white; color: #6ccb6b; font-family: Cardo; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;"></a> The researcher recently tested Samsung tablet running on CyanogenMod 10.1, which is the open source version of Android 4.2.2, it was infected after visiting a website that showed a malicious ad. The ransomware screen “This is the first time, to my knowledge, an exploit kit has been able to successfully install malicious apps on a mobile device without any user interaction on the part of the victim,” stated Andrew Brandt at Blue Coat. “During the attack, the device did not display the normal ‘application permissions’ dialog box that typically precedes installation of an Android application.” Researchers also disclosed that ad contained JavaScript code that exploited vulnerability in libxslt. The libxslt exploit was among the files leaked last year from surveillance software maker Hacking Team. The explotit uses ELF executable dubbed as model.so on the device that inturn exploits another vulnerability to acquire root access, which is considered as highest privilege on the device. The root exploit used by module.so is called Towelroot. After the device is infected, Towelroot downloads and installs ransomware file via APK which is called Dogspectus or Cyber.Police. In most mobile ransomware programs, we have seen that they encrypt user files, however this ransomware does not encrypt files. It displays a warning which is a hoax, it claims that that this message is from law enforcement agencies and invalid activity was detected on the device, so the user has to pay a fine. The malicious application prevents users from doing any activity on the device till the user pays a fine. The second option erases all files from the device, so it is recommended to connect the device to a computer and save your files. The researchers also found a method to get rid of this. The users affected will need to do a factory reset, which will delete applications installed. Remember, by doing factory reset, you should have a backup of your data. Also, keep in mind not backup your files on the device’s memory, instead save your backup in your computer.

Shocking As New Malware Can Infect Android Device By Just Visiting A Website

Researchers from Blue Coat Systems discovered a new malware that can attack an Android device without any user interaction. Normally, ...

New Android Virus Gives Hackers Access To Your Camera And Microphone

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 Hi guys. Today I learnt there is a new virus for android, which android hackers use to gain access to your camera, microphone, read emails, read text, install other virus, visit other sites and do what ever they want. Well the upside of this is that the newest version of Android is safe and that the virus is not that out, but is spreading everyday. Let's take a more closer look to it. THE TREATS The threat is called "rooting application". It uses flaws in the Linux kernel which is at the heart of the android to gain root privileges. For those that does not know what root access is, well root privilage means giving a app the ability to do whatever you want on the phone. Once the rooting application is installed, hackers can use the access( as I had already said) to gain access to your camera, microphone, read emails, read text, install other virus, visit other sites and what ever they want. And because its in the root level, its very hard to get rid of. HOW TO STAY SAFE A good news is that the rooting app won't be found in the Google Play Store. Google usually scan for apps like that and block them. The only way to get it is through third party app stores and untrusted stores. Even if you don't use third-party app stores, you can still get it from emails or text that tries to trick you into downloading and installing the app. You can also reduce the risk of getting this virus by going to Settions>>Security and make sure you untick " unknown sources". Your phone will not install any app except its from the Google Play Store. Google also claims that its verify apps feature in Android will detect and stop known rooting apps from installing. But, there might still be unknown ones lurking. Its also good for you to have an antivirus installed in the phone. Because it will help you defend your phone

New Android Virus Gives Hackers Access To Your Camera And Microphone

Hi guys. Today I learnt there is a new virus for android, which android hackers use to gain access to your camera, microphone, read emai...

Sophisticated Banking Malware Targeting Android Users

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As we all knows that Android devices are the must popular device nowadays and everyday new device are coming out from different manufacturers all over the world.In addition developers are also busy developing thousands of android applications everyday while android users are also busy downloading and installing the apps on their devices.</div>
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Now Android smartphones have become a popular target for criminal hackers looking to steal personal information and break into bank accounts. According to researchers at the <i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Slovakian security firm ESET say they've discovered a new strain of malicious Android software called <span style="background-color: yellow; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Spy.Agent.SI that could be particularly dangerous to users. As they said the malware, targeting 20 of the largest banks in New Zealand, Australia, and Turkey, locks up the device's screen unless users give up their login credentials. The malware can also capture text authentication codes sent out by banks. <div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">
Hackers disguised the malware as a version of Adobe Flash Player, a widely used tool that runs video and animations on Internet browsers. As with most malicious tools that target Android devices, Spy.Agent.SI only impacts users that download their software from unofficial third party mobile application stores instead of Google Play.</div>
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Once you download it,the Spy.Agent.SI prompts the user to grant it access that makes it hard to uninstall the malware.</div>
 Kindly check your application manager now to see if you have <span style="background-color: yellow; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Spy.Agent.SI <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Passcode/2016/0307/Sophisticated-banking-malware-targets-Android-users" style="border: 0px; color: #00be97; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Source</a></div>
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Sophisticated Banking Malware Targeting Android Users

As we all knows that Android devices are the must popular device nowadays and everyday new device are coming out from different manufactur...

Another Android Malware That Stills Your Bank Details Is Going Viral. Beware!!!

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Just last month, we got reports that tens of thousands of Android phones has already been infested with <a href="http://www.wizytechs.com/2016/03/how-to-remove-dangerous-monkey-test-and.html?m=0" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">Monkey Test Malware</a> and this time around another one named Spy.Agent.SI have surfaced, tormenting Android devices. The malware is targeting 20 of the largest banks in New Zealand, Australia, and Turkey, also it can be tweaked and programmed to affect more devices from any part of the world. It locks up your device's screen unless users give up their login credentials. This dangerous malware can also capture text authentication codes sent out by different banks. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDfnW_VLT4zDCq3JrlPMuq33qe3feef2DkLBa5ZZhaz5Il4Rm6saela5rC8e9j6uwPWOrH2gIVvhLV6B8DoV33Mb3q4Aa8g8_BOV4XBzVdnBJztf5wZxMufsEZgRRSFoL9BXVXB5hyueF/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDfnW_VLT4zDCq3JrlPMuq33qe3feef2DkLBa5ZZhaz5Il4Rm6saela5rC8e9j6uwPWOrH2gIVvhLV6B8DoV33Mb3q4Aa8g8_BOV4XBzVdnBJztf5wZxMufsEZgRRSFoL9BXVXB5hyueF/s320/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(211, 211, 211); cursor: pointer; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto 10px; max-width: 95%; padding: 4px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;" /></a> According to researchers at the Slovakian security firm ESET say they have discovered a new strain of malicious Android software called Spy.Agent.SI that could be mainly dangerous to phone users. MUST READ <a href="http://www.wizytechs.com/2016/02/xbot-new-trojan-virus-that-hijack-your.html?m=0" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">Beware of Xbot Virus. It Hijack your banking details</a> HOW IT WORKS The developers of the malware disguised it as a version of Adobe Flash Player, which is popularly known as a tool that runs video and animations on Internet browsers. Just like every other deadly virus that affects Android devices, Spy.Agent.SI mostly affect users that download applications and software from unsecured, unknown and unofficial third party websites or mobile app markets other than Google Playstore. Once it infects your device, it continue to spread in all over the memory space on your phone and multiplies itself. Whenever you are doing something on your phone like bank transactions or any other sensitive activities, it will decide to lock your phone screen and only reopens it after you have provided your private details. See similar Malware that uses this TRICK too <a href="http://www.wizytechs.com/2016/02/xbot-new-trojan-virus-that-hijack-your.html?m=0" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">here</a> To check if this virus is already on your phone at the moment, kindly search for Spy.Agent.SI in your app manager. For a better result, use<a href="http://www.wizytechs.com/2016/01/how-to-backup-android-applications-and.html?m=0" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">titanium backup application</a> to search for it and delete it immediately if you find the malware. Stay Safe!!! <a href="http://m.csmonitor.com/World/Passcode/2016/0307/Sophisticated-banking-malware-targets-Android-users" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">Source</a></div>

Another Android Malware That Stills Your Bank Details Is Going Viral. Beware!!!

Just last month, we got reports that tens of thousands of Android phones has already been infested with Monkey Test Malware and this ti...

Xbot, A New Trojan Virus That Hijack Your Banking Details, And Force You To Pay $100

Everything that has advantage also has disadvantage so the ability of Android devices to be customized and tweaked can also be used to intrude inside it and create havoc. 
 
The reigning virus/malware in town now is called Xbot. Just like the name suggests, Xbot is a virus that spys your activities in your phone and detects and lock your phone automatically. Not just that, it will demand for payments before the phone will be unlocked. The malware is really dangerous because it also steals your banking information and behaves as a ransomware, logging you out of your device and forcing you to pay the sum of $100 via PayPal. Your information that is stollen by the virus is sent to Xbot's C&C server and gets inscrypted 
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This dangerous Trojan Virus also uses a technique called activity hijacking to tap the stored personal details in your device like the credit card information, online banking details and all your activity passwords 
 
HOW XBOT VIRUS WORKS 
It clones your online banking application whenever you want to use it. This happens in a way you won't decode because you will think it is the main application that you are launching not knowing it is the cloned app so it will Hijack the main app and transfer it to the XBOT server via webview. It will collect all the contacts names and numbers on your phone and upload them to its C2 server, also it does the same to your SMS messages on your device. 
 
According to researchers at Palo Alto Networks on their blog post; 
 
"While Android users running version 5.0 or later are so far protected from some of Xbot’s malicious behaviors, all users are vulnerable to at least some of its capabilities. As the author appears to be putting considerable time and effort into making this Trojan more complex and harder to detect, it’s likely that its ability to infect users and remain hidden will only grow, and that the attacker will expand its target base to other regions around the world" 
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From the above statement, you will see that those using Android 5.0 and above versions are more protected and safe from this wicked virus while those that are still stocked on older Android versions like jellybean and KitKat are more exposed and prone to this malware attacks. So it is advisable to upgrade your Android version as soon as possible to Android Lollipop or Android Marshmallow if your phone has OTA update but if it doesn't have, just read through the prevention methods below. 
 
HOW TO PROTECT OR PREVENT YOUR PHONE FROM THIS ATTACK 
This prevention method is applicable to all Android devices including later versions. 
The Trojan is reportedly in Russia and Australian and it is still spreading wide everyday all over the world. If your phone and your personal details including your online banking data is very important to you, then you have to take some precautionary measures and do not download or install applications from an unknown source unless you are 100% sure of the app you are downloading. 
 
In fact, Disable installation of applications from an unknown source by navigating to Settings > Security > Unknown Sources; so that you won't give an application administrative privileges. 
 
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