VPNFilter : Quick Ways To UnInstall From PC

 

VPNFilter is regarded as high risk malware which is not easy to stop from damaging PC since it is equipped with advance infection technology. It easily breaks down the security system of the compromised PC and sneaks inside it silently. It is developed with the aim to target a range of new routers and storage devices attached to network, abbreviated as (NAS) to knock out these infected devices by making them unusual. Unlike other threats, it is able to make a firm presence on the infected device even after the device has rebooted. This pesky malware has other suspicious capabilities which might surprise you. It can spy on web traffic routes being routed through network devices.

According to reports, the developers of VPNFilter possess special interest in SCADA industrial control systems, creating modules that particularly intercepts Modbus SCADA communications. This trojan malware is very dangerous as compared to other normal trojan virus infection. It has been widely spread in recent weeks and attackers appear to be interested particularly in to target Ukraine mostly. Talking about the spreading method of this malware, it is commonly distributed via deceptive methods. Mostly, harmful malware gets inside your system via exploits and vulnerabilities found in the system.

However, to be very specific, there is still no clear indication at the present by what exact ways it enters your system. To your surprise, VPNFilter has various stages of damage which means that it damages compromised system stage-wise. In Stage 1, it will ensure its complete installation and then maintain firm presence on the infected device. It will then contact command and control (C&C) server to download further modules. Next, stage 2, here, malevolent virus contains payload and is capable of file collection, command execution, data exfiltration and data management as well.

The last but not the least Stage 3 which acts as a plugin for Stage 2. These include a packet sniffer which is used to spy on traffic being routed through device which also includes theft of website credentials and monitoring of SCADA protocols. In case, your PC is too infected with VPNFilter you are advised to reboot the system immediately. Rebooting the infected PC will quickly remove Stage 2 and Stage 3 elements present on the compromised system. Hence, it will remove destructive component of the VPNFilter. In severe cases, you should try using latest anti-virus program.

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Steps to Delete VPNFilter

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 VPNFilter from Task Manager

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

Step:3 How to Delete VPNFilter 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 VPNFilter Related applications on Startup Items

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

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

Step: 4 How to Delete VPNFilter 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 VPNFilter 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 VPNFilter and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by VPNFilter

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 VPNFilter that was existing on your compromised system.

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

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