Nevertheless, as this key is initially encrypted when Chrome is installed, the malware uses Windows APIs to decrypt it based on the current user’s context. This enables it to access saved ...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX malware from over 4,250 infected computers ...

a. delete the files created by the PlugX malware on the victim computer, b. delete the PlugX registry keys used to automatically run the PlugX application when the victim computer is started, c.

As it turns out, the "PlugX malware variant's native functionality includes a command from a C2 server to 'self-delete.'" This deletes the application, files created by the malware, and registry ...

GridinSoft Anti-Malware’s full-system scan is both rapid and comprehensive. It compiles a comprehensive report after scanning your system, and provides data on total memory items, registry items and ...

Hackers are now using browser extensions to spread malware and infect devices, a recent report from cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs reveals. Users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are particularly at ...

Once you’ve found the malicious task, right click on its name and then click Delete. After this, you then need to remove the registry keys that are forcing the malicious extensions in your browser.

4. Remove Ramnit by formatting and reinstalling Windows Some security analysts claim that the Rammnit is not disinfectable and it’s always advisable to format your PC and reinstall Windows. This ...

The best way to deal with malware is to stop it from taking root in the first place — but the second-best thing you can do is remove it once you’ve found it.

This will open the registry editor window and it will display the registry key that loads the malware. The registry key will be selected by default when you choose to open the specific entry. At this ...