Guide To Delete KPOT v2.0 From Infected Machine (Remove Malware Virus)

KPOT v2.0 : An Updated Version of Dangerous Malware

 

KPOT v2.0 is identified as a new version of infamous KPOT malware that mainly known for targeting the account detail and another crucial data of System users. Hackers often collects user's data by intercepting and monitoring browsers, applications, emails, VPN traffic data, saved login detail, cryptocurrency wallets, steam login data and much more. First of all, KPOT Stealer malware has been noticed in summer of 2018 and from that time it was hit in cybercrime world and implemented in several attacks across the global world. Recently, KPOT malware comes back in new version named KPOT v2.0 with several additional implementations.

Threat Profile of KPOT v2.0
Name	KPOT v2.0
Version of	KPOT
Category	Information Stealer, Malware
Risk Level
Discovered In	Summer of 2018
Related	Trojan.GenericKD.136948, Exploit.DDE-MSIExec.Gen, Backdoor.Hupigon.148694 etc.
Affected PCs	Windows OS
Description	KPOT v2.0 is a worst malware used by hackers as a tool for gathering user's sensitive data.
Removal	Possible, regarding the successful deletion of KPOT v2.0 you must scan your PC with Windows Scanner Tool.

Know About The Crucial Facts Related To KPOT v2.0

• Comes with various new improvements, additions and features.
• It costs only $100 which is available for sell in darknet forums.
• Capable to extract files from entire disk, shared folders and network.
• Copying the directories of user by maintaining original folder structure.
• Added the collection of x64 as well as x86 programs in Computer detail.
• Adds the collection of MS Outlook from registry.
• By adding dot-bit proxy and DNS, it improves it's behavior to resolve .bit domains.
• Capable to create the list of installed application as well as software on hosts and forwarded it to attackers.

Campaigns of KPOT v2.0

KPOT v2.0 is an updated version of KPOT and it has been also spotted to attack PC via spam email campaigns. The new and updated version of KPOT Stealer takes advantage of CVE-2017-11882 exploit kits through the RTF documents that are generally attached to emails. In the spam emails, there are also the intermediate downloader that capable to fetch the malicious or infected Power-shell script. Such a script often includes the payload of Base64-encoded. Since, email campaigns are the main distribution method of KPOT v2.0, so you must remain yourself cautious with inbox. But in case, if somehow it has been compromised your PC then you must follow the below described KPOT v2.0 removal instruction carefully.

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Steps to Remove KPOT v2.0

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate KPOT v2.0

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by KPOT v2.0

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 KPOT v2.0 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 KPOT v2.0

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 KPOT v2.0 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 KPOT v2.0. 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 KPOT v2.0 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 KPOT v2.0, 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 KPOT v2.0 Running Processes

• Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
• Look for the KPOT v2.0 Running Processes.
• Right Click on KPOT v2.0 and End the Process.

Step 5>> How to Remove KPOT v2.0 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 KPOT v2.0 and cautiously delete it.
• Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete KPOT v2.0 Manually.

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