Exodus Malware : An Efficient Uninstallation Steps

This post will help you in eliminating such malware threat from the infected system. Therefore properly follow all the guided instructions provided at the end of this article.

Threat Summary

Name Of Threat	Exodus Malware
Type Of Threat	Trojan
Infected System	8.1, XP, 7, 10, Win 32/64, Vista, 8.
Affected Browser	Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge.
Risk level	Severe
File Decryption	Possible
Dispersal Techniques	Hacked executable files, software bundling method, downloading torrents websites, etc.

A Detailed Description On Exodus Malware

Exodus Malware is a malignant Operating System infection which can be classified under the Trojan-horse category of the virus. It can affect various different kinds of Windows Operating System like 7, 8, Win 32/64, XP, 10, Vista, 8.1, etc and many famed Web Browser Search Engines like Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc. It is a malicious cyber threat which has been developed intentionally by the crooks to infect different types of android devices only. It was firstly spotted to affect Italian mobile operators. It possesses three stages of execution such as a small dropper which is the first stage, then payload containing multiple binaries which has all surveillance ability is the second stage, try to obtain the root control of the device by using the exploit sop called DirtyCow, CVE-2016-5195 which is the final stage.

Significance Of Exodus Malware

Exodus Malware is a pernicious kind of cyber threat which can very quietly be infiltrated into the compromised Operating System using various spreading methods such as online gaming server, reading junked e-mail attachments,  downloading torrents websites, click commercial ads embedded malicious codes, fake software updater, untrustworthy downloading sources, hacked executable files, peer to peer file sharing network, free file hosting websites, software bundling method, email spam campaigns, download free things from untrusted websites, untrustworthy third party software down-loader,  pornographic or adult sites, fake invoices, corrupted external drives and many others. The main motive behind the designing of this cyber threat by the remote hackers is to extract a large amount of profit from the victimized user of the affected machines by using some deceptive means. It is available in 25 applications and the victim can easily able to download it from Google Play.  

Risks Caused By Exodus Malware

Exodus Malware is an extremely harmful Trojan which can seriously infect several Android smartphones and capable of initiating its surveillance task which results in several problems into the contaminated devices. It can even stop the working operations of the security applications like anti-virus programs and firewall protection mechanisms of the infected computer system. 

How To Remove Exodus Malware

In order to remove Exodus Malware threat from the infected Operating System by using either manual or automatic deletion tools as quickly as possible.

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Manual Exodus Malware Removal Guide

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

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

Step 2: Remove Exodus Malware 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 Exodus Malware infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Exodus Malware infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove Exodus Malware, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Exodus Malware

How to View Exodus Malware 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 Exodus Malware related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access Exodus Malware 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 Exodus Malware, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

 

 

How to Unhide Exodus Malware 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 Exodus Malware.

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

 

How to View Exodus Malware 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 Exodus Malware, 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.