An Instructional Guide For Deleting MEMZ malware

 

Threat Details

Name Of Threat MEMZ malware
Type Of Threat Trojan
Identified On 2016
Alias Name Trojan.Win32.MEMZ, Bootkit.Win32.MEMZ
Developed By Leurak
Place of Origin Germany
Affected System XP, 7, 8.1, 8, 10, Vista.
Infected Web Browser Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Edge, Safari, Google Chrome.
Language Used C++, Assembly and Python
File Extension Used  .exe, .bat
Risk level Severe
File Decryption Possible
Spreading Method Fake software updater, software bundling method, suspicious  audio- video ads etc.

Depth Analysis Of MEMZ malware

MEMZ malware is a fraudulent trouble maker system threat which have been classified under the Trojans category. It is a malware version that mainly affects the Master Boot Record of the machine. It is a customized trojan for Microsoft Windows which was firstly developed by a very talented German programmer named Leurak in 2016 who posted its whole informations on the GitHub page. It was primarily designed for the famous YouTube program Danooct1 which is a series of pirated script of kiddies idea for dangerous malware. It can affects different kinds of Web Browser Search Engines such as Microsoft Edge, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome etc and several Windows Operating System such as 7, 8, 8.1, XP, 10, Vista etc. It resembles as a joke Trojan programs which became popular because of its highly-complexed and unique payloads that activated in a row. The main aim of this nasty virus is to corrupt the boot sectors of the windows.  It have been specially created as a proof of concept for the viewer made malware. It is mainly built for educational purpose and also possess similar features of EDA2 and Hidden Tear ransomware.

Distinctive Features Of MEMZ malware

MEMZ malware is a completely destructive Trojan computer infection that very soundlessly gets deep into the targeted machine using several malevolent means such as untrustworthy downloading sources,  software bundling method, fake software updater, cracked or pirated softwares, audio- video ads, downloading torrents, email spam campaigns, free file hosting websites, contaminated external drives, online gaming sites, freeware, peer to peer file sharing network, pornographic sites, junked email, suspicious pop-up ads etc. The sole intension of developing this malware by the cyber experts is to trap the users for earning lots of illegal money for its evil purpose. This Trojan virus acts like a utilized shopping partner which would provide many news related to online shopping exercises for the innocent users. Then drops a note.txt warning notification on the system screen of the user for informing about that the system has got infected with Memz malware Trojan. 

Limitations Of MEMZ malware

There are different kind of problems created just because of the appearance of MEMZ malware into the compromised system. Some of them are as mentioned below:

  • It has the ability to monitor your browsing experience and may also steal the confidential informations of the users.
  • It deactivates the firewall protection mechanisms and anti-virus programs of the infected system.
  • It decreases your system performances as well as its speed and also cause constant blue screen.
  • It may even diverts you to any phishing websites links created for scamming the user.
  • It may risk your privacy by opening backdoor entry for cyber criminals.

How To Unravel MEMZ malware 

The elimination of this MEMZ malware Trojan is very necessary from the corrupted Operating System which is only possible by using two effective very famous removal techniques like manual or automatic methods.                           

 

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How to Remove MEMZ malware from Compromised PC (Manual Steps)

(This guide is intended to help users in following Step by Step instructions in making Windows Safe)

The first step which need to be followed is to Restart Windows PC in Safe Mode

Reboot in Safe Mode (For Windows XP | Vista | Win7)

  1. Restart Computer
  2. Tap on F8 continuously when the PC starts booting and select the option to enter Safe Mode with Networking.

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For Windows 8/8.1

  1. Press on the Start Button and then Choose Control Panel from the menu option
  2. Users need to opt for System and Security, to select Administrative Tools and then System Configuration.

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3.  Next, Click on the Safe Boot option and then choose OK, this will open a pop-up window, next Select Restart Option.

For Windows 10

  1. Start Menu is to be selected to Open it
  2. Press the power button icon which is present in the right corner, this will display power options menu.
  3. Keeping the SHIFT Key pressed on the keyboard, select the restart option. This will reboot Win 10
  4. Now you need to select the Troubleshoot icon, followed by advanced option in the startup Settings. Click on Restart. This will give the option to reboot, now select Enter Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 2. Uninstall MEMZ malware from Task Manager on Windows

How to End the Running Process related to MEMZ malware using Task Manager

  1. Firstly, Open Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc in Combination
  2. Next, Click on processes to Find MEMZ malware
  3. Now Click and select End Process to terminate MEMZ malware.

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Step3: How to Uninstall MEMZ malware from Control Panel on Windows

for Win XP| Vista and Win 7 Users

  1. Click and Select on Start Menu
  2. Now Control Panel is to be selected from the list
  3. Next Click on Uninstall Program
  4. Users need to Choose suspicious program related to MEMZ malware and right clicking on it.
  5. Finally, Select Uninstall option.

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For Win 8

  • Click and Select “Charms bar
  • Now Select Settings Option
  • Next Click on Control Panel
  • Select on Uninstall a Program Option and right click on program associated to MEMZ malware and finally uninstall it.

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For Windows 10

  1. The first Step is to Click and Select on Start Menu
  2. Now Click on All Apps
  3. Choose MEMZ malware and other suspicious program from the complete list
  4. Now right Click on to select MEMZ malware and finally Uninstall it from Windows 10

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Step: 4 How to Delete MEMZ malware Created Files from Registry

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Windows Search Field and then press on Enter.
  • This will open the registry entries. Now users need to press CTRL + F together and type MEMZ malware to find the entries.
  • Once located, delete all MEMZ malware named entries. If you are unable to find it, you need to look up for it on the directories manually. Be careful and delete only MEMZ malware entries, else it can damage your Windows Computer severely.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—–Random Directory. 
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—-Windows—CurrentVersion—Run– Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—Internet Explorer—-Main—- Random

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