Delete Scranos Rootkit From Your Computer (Remove Malware Virus)

Brief Note On Scranos

 

Scranos is another rootkit enable spyware which was discovered in last year but still appears in development phase. It is continuously evolved, tested the new component and make an improvement to the older component which as a result it is regarded as a significant malware. This rootkit malware is created by the cyber criminals for evil purposes. Being featured with a modular design, it is capable to gather user's login details and the payment account from several popular services. It is also dangerous like other rookit malware, so the deletion of Scranos from contaminated machine is highly recommended.

Threat Summary of Scranos
Name	Scranos
Type	Rootkit malware
Danger Level
Affected PCs	Windows OS
Related	Rootkit.win32.equation drug.a, Trojan.Yelloader Rootkit, Rootkit.CeidPageLock, Rootkit:WinNT/AdClicker etc.
Description	Scranos is a spyware mainly equipped with the rootkit driver that capable to perform series of the malicious actions.
Distribution Channels	Cracked or pirated software, software bundles, infected device, torrent downloads, hacked domain, spam campaigns and many more.
Removal	Possible, regarding the successful deletion of Scranos, victims must try Windows Scanner Tool.

Malicious Tasks Performed By Scranos

• Extracts user's login credentials and cookies from several browsers.
• Send the phishing or dubious messages to user's friend of Facebook account with the malicious APKs.
• Automatically download and install unknown extension to inject the JavaScript program.
• Displays several advertisements and fake notification on user's screen.
• Download and run the malicious payload.
• Highly consumes the resources of targeted machine and make PC too much stranger than usual.
• Injects thousand of malicious threat on targeted machine by opening backdoor.

The malicious actions of Scranos doesn't end here. As long as stays on PC, it do thousand of notorious action which as a result it doesn't only ruin user's System experience but also keeps their privacy at high risk. In order to keep data protected and safe for longer, you must follow the below described Scranos removal instruction immediately after noticing it's any harmful symptom.

Safeguard Tips To Protect PC Against Scranos Attack

By opting some simple habits in your day-to-day life, you can protect your Computer against Scranos and other rootkit malware including :

1. Keep your anti-virus tool up-to-date.
2. Be careful while downloading and installing any software.
3. Opt only Custom/Advanced installation option instead of Typical/Default option.
4. Don't open any unknown message arrived to your inbox from unknown person or source.
5. Keep a backup of your System files and application regularly.
6. Avoid to visit any hacked or unsafe domain and many more.

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Steps to Remove Scranos

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate Scranos

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by Scranos

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 Scranos 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.

This will Show all the Folders including those created by Scranos

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 Scranos 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 Scranos. 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 Scranos 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 Scranos, 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 Scranos Running Processes

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

Step 5>> How to Remove Scranos 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 Scranos and cautiously delete it.
• Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete Scranos Manually.

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