The MSE shows you a warning saying that Bkdr_simbot.smc is in your computer? What can it do to your computer? Why is the MSE unable to remove the virus? Would it collapse the entire system? What can be done to get rid of this infection?
Bkdr_simbot.smc is a new computer virus which is designed by computer hackers who are good at computer skills. This virus is able to bring the infected computer a lot of troubles and harass personal computer users at all points. Computer hackers use this virus to scam victims. You should be careful when experiencing such a dangerous infection in your computer. The personal data and information can be targeted.
Do you want to know why Bkdr_simbot.smc virus has the ability to bypass antivirus software to install on the computer? Cyber criminals manage to make many malicious viruses and implant them into computers in different parts of the world so as to gather as much valuable information as possible. With the help of the developed network, computer users from different areas can be the victims of the same virus easily. At the same time, backdoor viruses like this Bkdr_simbot.smc can change into different versions according to the targeted area. In addition, viruses are usually dressed up as normal programs. Once you access pornographic websites or download unknown free programs that actually are malicious programs, the virus can seize the opportunity to get into the computer secretly. It will begin to make chaos in the infected computer immediately. You will experience consequences including no Internet access and being redirected to other suspicious web sites. Most importantly, this virus targets the valuable information in the infected computer. By collecting these resources, it can help hackers to benefit. What is more, Bkdr_simbot.smc is related to other malware and spyware which will also be brought into the infected computer. With more and more vicious viruses being implanted into the computer. the removal will be more difficult. Hence, if you want to avoid unnecessary damages, you should have the Bkdr_simbot.smc virus removed timely.
1. Bkdr_simbot.smc has the ability to download additional components and other infections in the target computer in order to fully complete its penetration.
2. It is able to cause system crash and destroy some of your programs in the infected computer.
3. It facilitates the virus makers to intrude your computer remotely without letting you know.
4. It is capable of collecting your browsing history and other private data.
As mentioned above, Bkdr_simbot.smc can’t be removed by antivirus programs. Manual removal is proposed here. Here are some basic steps to give you a general concept of the removal process. Because of the virus’s variability, you will need to remove its files in different locations. Backing up important things is needed if you don’t want to lose any valuable data due to wrong operation.
1. End Relevant Processes
(1). Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc together to pop up Windows Task Manager, click Processes tab
*For Win 8 Users:
Click More details when you see the Task Manager box
And then click Details tab
(2). Find out and end the processes of Bkdr_simbot.smc
2. Show Hidden Files
(1). Click on Start button and then on Control Panel
(2). Click on Appearance and Personalization
(3). Click on Folder Options
(4). Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window
(5). Choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category
(6). Click OK at the bottom of the Folder Options window
*For Win 8 Users:
Press Win+E together to open Computer window, click View and then click Options
Click View tab in the Folder Options window, choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category
3. Delete Relevant Registry Entries and Files
(1). Delete the registry entries of XX through Registry Editor
Press Win+R to bring up the Run window, type “regedit” and click “OK”
While the Registry Editor is open, search and delete the related registry entries
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ‘Random’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” =Random
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\Random.exe
(2). Find out and remove the associated files
%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe
%Temp%\random.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\random
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~random
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Random “.exe”
Bkdr_simbot.smc not only can avoid many antivirus programs to sneak in many systems successfully, but also can disable many functions of the antivirus programs. Obviously it is not a malicious program or browser hijacker, so it cannot be clicked on or uninstalled. Stubbornly sticking to a system, the virus is able to create chaos to damage the computer until the computer collapses finally and harass the computer user. The final purpose of Bkdr_simbot.smc is to help cyber criminals to benefit from the valuable information which belongs to computer user’s personal privacy. Therefore, it should be removed as soon as possible.
The above manual removal is quite dangerous and complicated, which needs sufficient professional skills. Therefore, only computer users with rich computer knowledge are recommended to implement the process because any errors including deleting important system files and registry entries will crash your computer system. If you have no idea of how to process the manual removal, please contact experts from YooCare Online Tech Support for further assistance.
Published by on August 11, 2014 8:34 am, last updated on September 22, 2014 10:42 am
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