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CollectorGoomba is a Keylogger
Trojan Dropped by CollectorGoomba are Trojan.Nymaim.B, TrojanSpy:Win64/Ursnif.AF, Troj/Agent-ZWM, Memo Trojan, Hoax.Renos, PSW.OnLineGames.abzs, TrojanProxy:MSIL/Banker.D, Goejnago Worm, WinAntiSpyware, Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames, Trojan.Winclean, Email.Locksky.da, Cutwail.M
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Windows Error caused by CollectorGoomba are – 0x00000062, 0x0000010D, 0x80244004 WU_E_PT_SOAPCLIENT_CONNECT Same as SOAPCLIENT_CONNECT_ERROR – SOAP client failed to connect to the server., 0x000000A0, 0x8024E001 WU_E_EE_UNKNOWN_EXPRESSION An expression evaluator operation could not be completed because an expression was unrecognized., 0x8024D00F WU_E_SETUP_HANDLER_EXEC_FAILURE Windows Update Agent could not be updated because the setup handler failed during execution., 0x80244033 WU_E_PT_ECP_FAILURE_TO_EXTRACT_DIGEST The file digest could not be extracted from an external cab file., 0x00000032, 0x000000DA, Error 0x0000005C
CollectorGoomba infects these windows .dll files mcstore.ni.dll, gptext.dll, Microsoft.Web.Management.Iis.resources.dll, drtprov.dll, WmiApRes.dll, guitrna.dll, spmsg.dll, rdpudd.dll, plusoc.dll, vaultcli.dll, shpafact.dll, NlsLexicons0039.dll, Wpc.dll, perfnw.dll

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CollectorGoomba

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CollectorGoomba : Threat’s Summary

Name CollectorGoomba
Type Trojan
Risk Impact High
Description CollectorGoomba is able to gather your personal data and forward it to the hacker’s remote server.
Possible Symptoms Performance degradation of system, other malware attacks, cyber theft, etc.
Detection / Removal Tool Download CollectorGoomba Scanner to confirm the attack of CollectorGoomba virus.

All You Need To Know About CollectorGoomba

CollectorGoomba is a rootkit infection which may be classified as a Trojan virus. Security investigators have noted that the threat uses threatening rootkit techniques in order to infect your systems to carry out its deceptive strategies. Although, it is notoriously difficult to eliminate because when the affected PC users users try to delete it, the malware returns almost immediately. This usually happens because it uses advanced rootkit tactic to infect Windows machines at a particularly deep level and quite difficult to remove. The Trojan may be particularly threatening and disseminated using typical distribution methods, like compromised spam email attachments or phishing websites. Once CollectorGoomba is installed on a device, it will disable the affected system’s security apps and firewall protection to initiate shut down randomly.

Besides, the Trojan cause a wide variety of other malicious symptoms, such as unwanted browser redirects or frequent system crashing. However, it is quite important to note that the malware seldom attacks alone. CollectorGoomba may download and install other precarious threats on the compromised device. Threats associated with this nasty cyber infection may endanger your online privacy, and try to gain access to your confidential and sensitive data. Considering this, malware researchers strongly counsel the elimination of this threat. Many cyber security softwares may not be capable of deleting it automatically from PC. Therefore, it is often necessary to employ manual CollectorGoomba removal methods or a professional tool to deal with such dangerous viruses.

The Many Issues That May Be Caused By CollectorGoomba

The following characteristics are common problems associated with this Trojan:

  • It may be bundled with other types of nasty threats or may be used to spread other viruses.
  • Since the threat uses rootkit techniques, it may be very difficult to eradicate with the use of regular anti-virus tools.
  • Gather your personal data and forward it to the hacker’s remote server.
  • CollectorGoomba infection may result in severe computer performance issues.
  • This malware may take over the entire affected PC and result in the installation of rogue apps.
  • Monitor your browsing activities and damages your computer system.
  • It may present as a severe threat to your system’s integrity and to the users’ privacy.
  • This mischievous Trojan infection usually comes bundled with shareware programs.

Therefore, it is important to take immediate action in order to delete CollectorGoomba immediately from your affected Windows systems.

Steps to Delete CollectorGoomba

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

 

Step:2 Remove CollectorGoomba from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find CollectorGoomba Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete CollectorGoomba virus from Task Manager at once.

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Step:3 How to Delete CollectorGoomba Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

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Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

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Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

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Now Search for CollectorGoomba Related applications on Startup Items

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Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to CollectorGoomba

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Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

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Step: 4 How to Delete CollectorGoomba from Windows Registry

  1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
  2. This will Open the registry entries.
  3. Find CollectorGoomba related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

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Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by CollectorGoomba and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by CollectorGoomba

  1. Click on the Start Menu
  2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
  3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with CollectorGoomba that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of CollectorGoomba using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect CollectorGoomba.

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Don’t forget to submit your questions or any other queries if you have and get complete solution from our Expert’s Panel. Good Luck!

 

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