How To Get Rid Of Hajime Botnet From PC Removal Tips

What Is Hajime Botnet ?

 

Hajime Botnet is known as Internet Worm for Internet Of Things(IOT) in devices. It is built on a peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. It compromises DVRs, cloud cameras, home routers, home camera rigs, IP phones and many models of Internet Of Things(IOT) devices. It is especially designed to exploit the TR-069 application layer of protocol for remote device management as well as to attack internet of things devices by attempting to log in with the default vendor password (Telnet attack) and try to violation Arris cable modems. Hajime Botnet sends specially crafted HTTP requests to TR-069 enabled devices in attempt to trigger an exploit and run arbitrary code. A successful attack would open a port on the targeted device and allows the threat actors to send commands so, they download port scanning software, install a proxy and gain complete control over the machine. Internet Of Things(IOT) users are encouraged to update the firmware on their devices and to use custom passwords that are at least sixteen characters long including special symbols.

What Are The Work Of Hajime Botnet On PC ?

Hajime Botnet works in updating itself and provides ability to extend its all member bots with ‘richer’ functionality. Cyber security researchers have determined that this is a modified variant of the Mirai Botnet. Hajime Botnet was first spotted on 16 October 2016 in a public report by Rapidity Networks. It builds a huge number of peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet almost 300,000 devices at the time of publishing this blog post but nobody knows this why. It spreads through unsecured devices that have opened Telnet ports and used default passwords. Hajime Botnet also uses exactly the same username and password that used in Mirai programmed.

What Are The Symptoms Of Hajime Botnet ?

Hajime Botnet exploits the TR-069 New NTP Server feature as well as attacks default Telnet passwords and ARRIS cable modems using default credentials.

Some Prevention Tips From Hajime Botnet

• Before purchasing, first research the capabilities and security features of an Internet Of Things (IOT) devices.
• Always perform an audit of Internet Of Things (IOT) devices used on your internet network.
• Always change the default credentials on devices by using strong and unique passwords for Wi-Fi networks and device accounts.
• Always use a strong encryption method when setting up Wi-Fi network access.
• Always disable all features and services that are not required to use.
• Always disable Telnet login and use SSH.
• Always disable universal plug and play in routers unless absolutely necessary for use.
• Always modify the default privacy and security settings of Internet Of Things (IOT) devices according to requirements and security policy.
• Always disable or protect remote access to Internet Of Things (IOT) devices when not needed for use.
• Always use wired connections instead of wireless connections.
• Regularly and always check the manufacturers website for firmware updates.
• Always confirm that a hardware outage does not results in an unsecure state of the device.

Hajime Botnet can be removed completely by Automatic as well as Manual methods. In Manual method, we need high technical skills as well as knowledge to remove Hajime Botnet from PC. But In Automatic method, we don’t need any high technical skills as well as knowledge to remove Hajime Botnet from PC.

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Steps to Delete Hajime Botnet

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step:2 Remove Hajime Botnet from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find Hajime Botnet Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete Hajime Botnet virus from Task Manager at once.

Step:3 How to Delete Hajime Botnet Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

“Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

Now Search for Hajime Botnet Related applications on Startup Items

Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Hajime Botnet

Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

Step: 4 How to Delete Hajime Botnet from Windows Registry

1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
2. This will Open the registry entries.
3. Find Hajime Botnet related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by Hajime Botnet and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Hajime Botnet

1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with Hajime Botnet that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of Hajime Botnet using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect Hajime Botnet.

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