Guide To Remove XcodeGhost From Infected Computer

 

XcodeGhost is yet another newly created malware which come from the family of Trojan. As this malware has been in the news a lot because it is believed to be the most sophisticated and massive attack against App store users. It is designed in such a way to appear just like a real program without giving any signs or notification that it is a dangerous strain. On the other end the method of distribution of XcodeGhost malware within the targeted system is by the distribution of various Internet portals and by visiting of the malicious sites. As this threat contained within a compiler backdoor which makes it very easy to infiltrate within the network and thus most of the samples are difficult to detect on. Moreover also capable to modify the system setting and services without having the user consent.

However, the infected PC with the XcodeGhost malware can be remotely controlled by the hackers by using the built-in Trojan client. By doing so allow to collect all your personal and sensitive data which are stored within the system and thus keep spy on them at all the times. It also collect all your web browsing activities and send it to the remote server. It is an unwanted application which is being effectively distributed via freeware installers and bundled packages. On the other side, XcodeGhost is considering as a potentially unwanted program which is considered as a dangerous threat or malware. Further, it may pose as a legitimate application which can provide useful functionality to the users.  It is not at all safe for your PC and should be removing at the earlier from the infected PC. It also creates is duplicate copies of the threat and distribute it within the system. XcodeGhost is responsible to alter the setting of the installed web browsers and change its homepage too. It corrupt and destroy all the saved data, files and documents which become quite difficult to gain access on to it. Therefore, for the safety of the system and to keep this threat stay away from it you should immediately remove XcodeGhost malware from the infected PC.                                         

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Steps to Remove XcodeGhost

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

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

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 XcodeGhost and hidden till now.

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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.

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This will Show all the Folders including those created by XcodeGhost

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 XcodeGhost and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

  • Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

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  • 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 XcodeGhost. 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

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In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the XcodeGhost 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 XcodeGhost, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

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Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate XcodeGhost Running Processes

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

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Step 5>> How to Remove XcodeGhost Related Registry Entries

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

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  • This will open all the list of entries.
  • Now Find and search the entries created by XcodeGhost and cautiously delete it.
  • Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete XcodeGhost Manually.

Unfortunately, if you are unable to remove XcodeGhost, Scan your PC Now

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