Remove Pitou Trojan and bootkit Immediately From The PC

 

Pitou Trojan and bootkit is a kernel based Trojan infection which has been recently detected by the users globally. It is distributed via different ways and carries ability to modify the BIOS settings. It allows the third party hackers to monitor the activities of the users and collects their credential information with illegal aim. It has rootkit capabilities which should not be allowed to stay for long time in the system. According to the researchers, it is the latest variant of Srizbi which is also considered as kernel spam-bot.

Details About Pitou Trojan and bootkit:-

• Name: Pitou Trojan and bootkit
• Type: Bootkit Trojan
• Harmful Activities: This threat have capability to connect the compromised PC with the remote servers in order to bypass your credential information. It can also bring bundles of malicious threats in the system secretly.
• Consequences: Regular crashing or freezing of the PC, Changes in the default settings, Blue Screen of Death, bogus processes in the task manager, slow dowb of the PC etc.
• Distribution Method: Generally, gets attached with spam emails, PDF files, free programs, removable devices.

How Pitou Trojan and bootkit is Distributed?

This threat makes use of exploit-creating kit to spread from one PC to another. It also makes use of PDF files to lure in the targeted system. Additionally, clicking on the suspicious links, downloading free programs, Autorun feature, using infected devices can make your PC compromised.

How Does Pitou Trojan and bootkit Works?

Once Pitou Trojan and bootkit gets installed in the PC, it attaches itself with the “INT 13h” which is recognized as BIOS’s object. It helps the threat to keep its eyes on the users activities without their permission or even knowledge. This threat can also harm the Windows’s boot sequence by setting up hooks. Additionally, it will also drop malicious codes or its variant in the Master Boot Record. It is also known for creating malicious codes or modules such as “explorer.exe” in the PC which may seems like a legitimate process. It can also gain the control of some functions which are mentioned below:-

• BOOTMGR
• WINLOAD.EXE
• NTOSKRNL.EXE

Moreover, this threat carries ability to connect the infected PC with the remote location servers with the IP adress 195.154.252.179:1839. It aims to share the users details with the third party hackers. It is also possible that it will send spam emails using your computer which is not safe for the users.

This threat can attack different versions of Windows based PC. The worst part is that Pitou Trojan uses enhanced code obfuscation technique which makes its detection more difficult. But its long time presence is not safe for the users identity or system performance. So, you need to remove Pitou Trojan and bootkit as early as possible after detection in the system.

 

Manual Pitou Trojan and bootkit Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of Pitou Trojan and bootkit

(For Win 7 | XP | Vista Users)

• first of all PC is to be rebooted in Safe Mode with Networking
• Select on Start Button and Click on Shutdown | Restart option and select OK
• when the PC restarts, keep tapping on F8 until you don’t get Advanced Boot Options.
• Safe Mode with Networking Option is to be selected from the list.

(For Win 8 | 8.1 | Win 10 Users)

• Click on Power Button near Windows Login Screen
• Keep Shift Button on the keyboard pressed and select Restart Option
• Now Select on Enable Safe Mode with Networking Option

In case Pitou Trojan and bootkit, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove Pitou Trojan and bootkit Using System Restore Process

• PC need to be rebooted to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
• As soon as Command Prompt Window appear on the screen, select on cd restore and press on Enter option

Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to Pitou Trojan and bootkit infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Pitou Trojan and bootkit infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove Pitou Trojan and bootkit, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Pitou Trojan and bootkit

How to View Pitou Trojan and bootkit Hidden Folders on Windows XP

1. In order to show the hidden files and folders, you need to follow the given instructions:-
2. Close all the Windows or minimize the opened application to go to desktop.
3. Open “My Computer” by double-clicking on its icon.
4. Click on Tools menu and select Folder options.
5. Click on the View tab from the new Window.
6. Check the Display contents of the system folders options.
7. In the Hidden files and folders section, you need to put a check mark on Show hidden files and folders option.
8. Click on Apply and then OK button. Now, close the Window.
9. Now, you can see all the Pitou Trojan and bootkit related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access Pitou Trojan and bootkit Hidden folders on Windows Vista

1. Minimize or close all opened tabs and go to Desktop.
2. Go to the lower left of your screen, you will see Windows logo there, click on Start button.
3. Go to Control Panel menu and click on it.
4. After Control Panel got opened, there will two options, either “Classic View” or “Control Panel Home View”.
5. Do the following when you are in “Classic View”.
6. Double click on the icon and open Folder Options.
7. Choose View tab.
8. Again move to step 5.
9. Do the following if you are “Control Panel Home View”.
10. Hit button on Appearance and Personalization link.
11. Chose Show Hidden Files or Folders.
12. Under the Hidden File or Folder section, click on the button which is right next to the Show Hidden Files or Folders.
13. Click on Apply button and then hit OK. Now, close the window.
14. Now, to show you all hidden files or folders created by Pitou Trojan and bootkit, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

How to Unhide Pitou Trojan and bootkit Created Folders on Windows 7

1. Go to the desktop and tap on the small rectangle which is located in the lower-right part of the system screen.

2. Now, just open the “Start” menu by clicking on the Windows start button which is located in the lower-left side of the PC screen that carries the windows logo.

3. Then after, look for the “Control Panel” menu option in the right-most row and open it.

4. When the Control Panel menu opens, then look for the “Folder Options” link.

5. Tap over the “View tab”.

6. Under the “Advanced Settings” category, double click on the “Hidden Files or Folders” associated with Pitou Trojan and bootkit.

7. Next, just select the check-box in order to Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

8. After this, click on “Apply” >> “OK” and then close the menu.

9. Now, the Windows 7 should be configured to show you all hidden files, folders or drives.

Steps to Unhide Pitou Trojan and bootkit related Files and Folders on Windows 8

1. First of all, power on your Windows PC and click on start logo button that is found in left side of the system screen.
2. Now, move to program lists and select control panel app.
3. When Control panel is open completely, click on more settings option.
4. After, you will see a Control panel Window and then you choose “Appearance and Personalization” tab.
5. In Advance settings dialogue box, you need to tick mark on Show hidden files and folders and clear the check box for Hide protected system files.
6. Click on Apply and Ok button. This apply option helps you to detect and eradicate all types of Pitou Trojan and bootkit related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

How to View Pitou Trojan and bootkit associated folders on Windows 10

1. Open the folder if you wish to unhide files.

2. Search and Click on View in Menu bar

3. In Menu click on to view folder options.

4. Again click on View and Enable Radio Button associated with Show hidden files created by Pitou Trojan and bootkit, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

Step 4: Press Start Key along with R- copy + paste the below stated command and Click on OK

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

• This will open up a new file, in case if your system has been hacked, some IP’s will be shown at the bottom of the screen

Click on the Start Menu, Input “Control Panel” in the search box —> Select. Network and Internet —> Network and Sharing Center —> Next Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your Internet connection —> Select on Properties.

• In case if you find Suspicious IP in the local host –or if you are finding it difficult and have any problem then submit question to us and we will be happy to help you.