Remove BackConfig Malware From Infected System

 

BackConfig malware is a recently created personal computer threat which is categorized to the family of Trojan. Basically this BackConfig malware is a hacking tool which is deployed against to provide high value targets in the region of South East Asian mainly. However, BackConfig malware is a very complex and risky PC threats which is responsible for causing serious harms within the targeted system. The developer of the BackConfig malware thus spent a fair bit of time in building and making it more perfect. Aside all these facts the BackConfig malware has advanced anti debugging features as well as has an elaborate modular structure too. According to PC analyzers, the BackConfig malware was created by the Patchwork Advanced Persistent Threat (APT). This is a hacking group which seems to originate from India and is also very well known as Neon, Monsoon, Viceroy Tiger, Dropping Elephants, Chinastrats and Operation Hangover. However, many of the attacks which is carried out by the Patchwork Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) mainly target the high profile individuals and organizations which the Indian government takes an interest there in. Further, the users may fail to gain access on to their files, data and folders which are stored in the system.

Moreover BackConfig malware is further capable to block the installed security program of your computer. It also does many changes within the machine settings such as registry files, task manager, exe files, Windows editor and such more. The desktop wallpaper also seems to get changed due to the presence of BackConfig malware into the system. In one of the most recent attacks which include the BackConfig malware, the infection vector of it was being utilized to corrupt the Microsoft Excel files too. However, the BackConfig malware not run on such a system which uses a tool for debugging the malware. So thereby it makes far and more difficult for the cyber security experts to dissect and thoroughly study the malware. In case if a BackConfig malware is determine and is being running on a regular system then it results to proceed with the attacking of the compromised system as intended. Thus, the BackConfig malware gain complete control on to the victim’s machine which prevent you from working on it. So to keep the machine safe and free from the effects of BackConfig malware then you should at first uninstall or remove BackConfig malware from your infected computer.

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Steps to Remove BackConfig Malware

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate BackConfig Malware

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by BackConfig Malware

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 BackConfig Malware 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 BackConfig Malware

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 BackConfig Malware 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 BackConfig Malware. 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 BackConfig Malware 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 BackConfig Malware, 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 BackConfig Malware Running Processes

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

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

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