Delete ZUMKONG infostealer From Affected PC Easily (Remove Malware Virus)

ZUMKONG infostealer : Another Part of APT37

 

In the world of cyber crime, there are several hacking tool available. Recently, a new hacking tool named ZUMKONG infostealer has been identified by the security analysts as a part of infamous APT37. This infostealer malware has been also known under ScarCruft alias. Upon the in-depth analysis, team of malware researchers notified that the group of APT37 is mainly located in the North Korea and it is likely doing bidding of the Kim Jong-Un as the hired mercenaries by government. Being a part of arsenal of infamous APT37, it is really unsafe and dangerous for targeted machine. So, the permanent deletion of ZUMKONG infostealer is highly required from contaminated machine.

Threat Profile of ZUMKONG infostealer
Name of Threat	ZUMKONG infostealer
Category	Trojan, Backdoor
Belongs to	ScarCruft hacking group
Part of	APT37
Risk Impact
Related	Infostealer.Browexp, Infostealer.Banker.E, Infostealer.Predapa!gm etc.
Description	ZUMKONG infostealer is a worst malware infection capable to steal users credentials.
Occurrences	Spam campaigns, torrent attacker, pirated software, contaminated devices, hacked domain etc.
Removal	Possible, regarding the deletion of ZUMKONG infostealer, scan PC using Windows Scanner Tool.
Data Recovery	Possible, if your System's data as well as files get corrupt due to any reason then you must scan System with effective Data Recovery Tool.

Unique Propagation Channel of ZUMKONG infostealer

Similar to other ScarCruft hacking group, ZUMKONG infostealer also uses campaigns of the spam email to enter inside the PC. Spam email campaigns often referred as the most preferred infection vector that mainly targeted the everyday system users but most probably the high ranking employees or the large corporations of the government bodies. Spam emails often seems as a genuine at the first sight and trick users into opening the potential macro-laced system file which may be attached to message. Besides, spam campaigns, it's campaigns also spread with help of other APT37's tool named SLOWDRIFT Trojan downloader. There are several propagation tactics has been used by ZUMKONG infostealer but mainly distributed via Internet. As soon as it enters inside the PC, it causes several serious damages. This is why, the deletion of ZUMKONG infostealer is highly recommended.

Get Familiar With Capabilities of ZUMKONG infostealer

• Capable to steal user's personal data like cookies, username, password etc.
• Degrades overall performance speed by eating up too much resources.
• Permits attacker to access targeted machine remotely.
• Endangers privacy by gathering all valuable data.
• Modifies registry key, windows entries, startup section and many more.

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Manual ZUMKONG infostealer Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of ZUMKONG infostealer

(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 ZUMKONG infostealer, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of ZUMKONG infostealer infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove ZUMKONG infostealer, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete ZUMKONG infostealer

How to View ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

How to Unhide ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer.

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 ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

How to View ZUMKONG infostealer 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 ZUMKONG infostealer, 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.