Malware RemovalProcess
Malware RemovalProcess
In this chapter, we will understand how to go through the cleaning process of a computer, which has been infected by any type of malware. Let us follow the steps given below.
Step 1 − To begin with, we need to disconnect the computer from the network, which can be a cable connection or a wireless connection. This is done so that the hacking process loses connection with the hacker, so no further data can continue to leak.
Step 2 − Start the computer in Safe Mode, only the minimum required programs and services are loaded. If any malware is set to load automatically when Windows starts, entering in this mode may prevent it from doing so. This is important because it allows the files to be removed easier, since they are not actually running or active.
Starting a Computer in Safe Mode
Starting a computer in a safe mode can vary from Windows 7 to Windows 10. For the Windows 10 OS, the steps are as follows −
Step 1 − Press the Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that does not work, select the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen and then select Settings. Select Update & security → Recovery.
Step 2 − Under the Advanced startup section, select Restart now.
Step 3 − After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
Step 4 − After your PC restarts, you will see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in the Safe Mode. If you need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
Malware Removal - Protection
We should understand that viruses infect outside machines only with the assistance of a computer user, which can be like clicking a file that comes attached with an email from an unknown person, plugging a USB without scanning, opening unsafe URLs, etc. For such reasons, we as system administrators have to remove the administrator permissions of users in their computers.
Some of the most common don’ts for letting malware enter into a system are as follows −
In this chapter, we will understand how to go through the cleaning process of a computer, which has been infected by any type of malware. Let us follow the steps given below.
Step 1 − To begin with, we need to disconnect the computer from the network, which can be a cable connection or a wireless connection. This is done so that the hacking process loses connection with the hacker, so no further data can continue to leak.
Step 2 − Start the computer in Safe Mode, only the minimum required programs and services are loaded. If any malware is set to load automatically when Windows starts, entering in this mode may prevent it from doing so. This is important because it allows the files to be removed easier, since they are not actually running or active.
Starting a Computer in Safe Mode
Starting a computer in a safe mode can vary from Windows 7 to Windows 10. For the Windows 10 OS, the steps are as follows −
Step 1 − Press the Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that does not work, select the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen and then select Settings. Select Update & security → Recovery.
Step 2 − Under the Advanced startup section, select Restart now.
Step 3 − After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
Step 4 − After your PC restarts, you will see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in the Safe Mode. If you need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
Malware Removal - Protection
We should understand that viruses infect outside machines only with the assistance of a computer user, which can be like clicking a file that comes attached with an email from an unknown person, plugging a USB without scanning, opening unsafe URLs, etc. For such reasons, we as system administrators have to remove the administrator permissions of users in their computers.
Some of the most common don’ts for letting malware enter into a system are as follows −
- Do not open any email attachments coming from unknown people or even from known people that contain suspicious text.
- Do not accept any invitation from unknown people in social media.
- Do not open any URL sent by unknown people or known people that are in any weird form.
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