How Do I Remove SONAR.Mentono!gen1 from Windows PC (Uninstall Guide)

 

SONAR.Mentono!gen1 – Research Report

Trojan family SONAR.Mentono has added a new member named SONAR.Mentono!gen1 which is created to redirect victim’s web browser to malicious websites in order to promote dark web and sponsored sites. First time this trojan horse was detected by Symantec security firm. This trojan is capable of infecting all most each version of Microsoft Windows operating system. SONAR.Mentono!gen1 was first ever discovered in December 2015. Apparently, it takes control over your web browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Internet Explorer etc. Once your system is infected with the Trojan, you may face a bunches of unexpected troubles. Your credentials like name, IP Address, system configuration, Postal address, social security number may be lost. Moreover, the trojan makes significant changes in default system settings like editing registry entries, altering default key values, adding new task in Windows task manager, copying files into startup program folder on the affected Computer. Such changes allow this trojan horse to take control over your system and perform operations independently without your permission.

SONAR.Mentono!gen1 – Transmission Methods

The malicious trojan SONAR.Mentono!gen1 is being delivered to your system primarily via spam campaigns like sending spam emails containing trojan droppers or payload or phishing message. But, it can also invade your system through freeware installation. Freeware includes free software and games such as media player, PDF creator, file converter, flash player, video downloader, system utilities and other apps as well. Nowadays, even cyberpunks have become really intelligent since they also deliver SONAR.Mentono!gen1 installer through fake updates pop up alerts like “Install Windows Critical Updates” or “Flash player is out dated, install latest version now”. If you click on such infectious pop up alerts you PC will be compromised by the trojan horse undoubtedly. Possible transmission source may include open wireless network, peer to peer file sharing platform, spamming websites and drive by downloads as well.

Experts’ advice on SONAR.Mentono!gen1 attack

According to security experts, a victim should delete SONAR.Mentono!gen1 from his/her PC as soon as possible, if one’s PC is infected already. To avoid such attacks in future, victim should keep an efficient Antivirus installed and updated on your system. Experts remind against using trial or demo version of Antivirus software. Because such version of antivirus has limited abilities to fight against threats, it will not protect your system against professionally created threats.

However, the trojan horse poses direct risk to your privacy, though you need to get rid of SONAR.Mentono!gen1 from affected Windows as soon as possible. Follow the provided guideline:

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Steps to Remove SONAR.Mentono!gen1

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate SONAR.Mentono!gen1

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by SONAR.Mentono!gen1

for Windows XP

• Exit all Program and Go to Desktop
• Select My Computer icon and Double Click to Open it
• Click on the Tools Menu and now select and Click on Folder Options.
• Select on View Tab that appears in New Window.
• Check mark on the box next to Dispaly the Contents of System Folders
• Now Check the box in order to Show Hidden Files and Folders
• Now press on Apply and OK to close the Window.
• As soon as these steps are performed, you can view the files and folders that were created by SONAR.Mentono!gen1 and hidden till now.

for Windows Vista

• Minimize all Window and Go to Desktop
• Click on the Start Button which can be found in lower lef Corner having Windows Logo
• Click on the Control Panel on the Menu and Open it
• Control Panel can be opened in Classic View or Control Panel Home View.
• If you have Selected Classic View, follow this
• Double Click on the Folder icon to open it
• Now select the view tab
• Click on Option to Show Hidden Files or Folders
• If you have Selected Control Panel Home View, follow this
• Appearance and Personalization link is to be Clicked
• Select on Show Hidden Files or Folders
• Press Apply Option and then Click on OK.

Still Couldn’t Remove SONAR.Mentono!gen1, Watch The Following Video Tutorial

This will Show all the Folders including those created by SONAR.Mentono!gen1

Know how to view Hidden Folders on Windows 7, Win 8 and Windows 10

(Following the above steps are necessary to view all the files created by SONAR.Mentono!gen1 and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

• Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

• Now Type and input appwiz.cpl and press on OK
• This will take you to the Control Panel, Now Search for Suspicious programs or any entries related to SONAR.Mentono!gen1. Unistall it once if you happen to find it. However be sure not to Uninstall any other program from the list.
• In the Search Field, Type msconfig and press on Enter, this will pop-up a Window

In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the SONAR.Mentono!gen1 related entries or which are Unknown as Manufacturer.

Step 3>> Open the Run Box by Pressing Start Key and R in Combination

1. Copy + Paste the following Command as
2. notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts and press on OK
3. This will Open a new file. If your system has been hacked by SONAR.Mentono!gen1, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate SONAR.Mentono!gen1 Running Processes

• Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
• Look for the SONAR.Mentono!gen1 Running Processes.
• Right Click on SONAR.Mentono!gen1 and End the Process.

Step 5>> How to Remove SONAR.Mentono!gen1 Related Registry Entries

• Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

• This will open all the list of entries.
• Now Find and search the entries created by SONAR.Mentono!gen1 and cautiously delete it.
• Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete SONAR.Mentono!gen1 Manually.

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