Malware/Virus Removal

Viruses

Viruses, one of the oldest known malware types, are rogue executable programs that infect a computer’s operating system and other programs. This is usually accomplished by fooling the user into opening an e-mail attachment or other file that’s often disguised to appear legitimate. Once opened, viruses will exploit vulnerabilities in the operating system. Viruses primarily affect computers running Windows.

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Rootkits

Rootkits are notoriously difficult forms of malware to detect and eliminate once installed. This type of malacious software uses various means including phishing and social engineering to obtain administrator access to the system. Once they have administrator access and privileges, they can use a wide variety of techniques to hide from the user. Rootkits can attack a system at its most basic level and render it entirely unusable.

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Spyware

Spyware refers to malware programs that monitor user activity to get information and serve up targeted ads to the user. It can also be used for the more nefarious purpose of obtaining sensitive password or financial information. It’s more likely to stay hidden from the user when used for more malicious purposes.

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Ransomware

Ransomware encrypts files on the user’s computer to prevent access to them until a ransom is paid. The ransom is usually demanded in bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency to obfuscate the identity of the creator of the ransomware. It is sometimes not feasible to recover the files once encrypted, but decrypting programs exist for certain forms of ransomware.

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Malicious Browser Extensions / Hijacks

These are common types of malware that alter the homepage of your browser or other settings. Rogue browser extensions have recently been used to mine cryptocurrency for the creator of the malware. Evidence of this is very high CPU usage when the computer appears to be idle.

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