Do you have MalwareBot?

This “MalwareBot Removal Guide” article will show you how to identify and remove MalwareBot. This guide will be updated as more information is available.

MalwareBot Detection Test

Run SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner to check for MalwareBot infections on your PC.

MalwareBot Description

Parasite Type: Spyware

MalwareBot Method of Automatic Detection

The removal of spyware such as MalwareBot can be a difficult process. If you regularly run a spyware scan with a good spyware remover, you can automatically detect MalwareBot and other Spyware, Adware, Worms, Trojans and Browser Hijackers.

To quickly detect MalwareBot, follow the instructions below:

1. Download SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner.

2. Select “Start Scan” to run a full system MalwareBot scan.

3. Reboot your computer.

4. Run another scan to pick up any remaining MalwareBot infections.

** SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner only allows you to detect MalwareBot and other spyware. In order to remove MalwareBot, we advise you to buy the full-version of SpyHunter. Weekly MalwareBot file updates and technical support are available with SpyHunter’s spyware remover.

MalwareBot Manual Removal

Use Caution! Please read the instructions below carefully. Manual removal of MalwareBot is a delicate procedure. Proceed at your own risk. We advise you to backup your system before you manually remove MalwareBot.

If you are still having problems with MalwareBot after completing these instructions, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely detect MalwareBot.

To manually remove MalwareBot, follow these removal steps:

Find MalwareBot Directory Path

1. Find MalwareBot’s directory path before you remove MalwareBot.

2. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.

3. On All or part of the the file name section, type in “MalwareBot” file name(s).

4. Use directory path for the other manual removal steps.

5. MalwareBot directory path listed below.
   %AppData%\MalwareBot
   %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\MalwareBot
   %ProgramFiles%\MalwareBot

Stop MalwareBot Processes

1. To open Task Manager, use CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.

2. Go to Image Name to find “MalwareBot” processes by name.

3. Find and stop the “MalwareBot” processes listed below.
   MalwareBot.exe

Delete MalwareBot Registry Values

1. Go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press OK.

2. To search for MalwareBot, press Ctrl + F and type MalwareBot to
   locate the key that has the value you want to delete.

3. To delete “MalwareBot” value, right-click on it and select Delete.

4. Find and delete “MalwareBot” registry keys listed below.
   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\C5D60FD5-9CCB-403c-9ED7-A5E1676C38CE
   C5D60FD5-9CCB-403c-9ED7-A5E1676C38CE
   Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\C5C08C5D-51EF-4730-952A-6EFBE690DF16
   C5C08C5D-51EF-4730-952A-6EFBE690DF16
   MalwareBot

MalwareBot Symptoms

There are many signs that your PC has been hijacked and infected with MalwareBot or other spyware applications. To reduce the damage that can be done to your PC, start detecting MalwareBot symptoms on time. Below is a list of possible MalwareBot symptoms that your PC may have. Notice that certain spyware symptoms vary depending on upon the severity of the infection and other factors.

• Installs without your knowledge or permission. Usually spyware such as MalwareBot may be installed from a website through an embedded script or program in a webpage. There are some malwares that install through web pop-ups or free software that require you to accept a downloadable file.

• Tracks your surfing habits. Spyware applications such as MalwareBot are designed to track and collect details such as what websites you visit, what your usernames and passwords are and other sensitive information. Malware may even record and collect your login details for your online bank account.

• Bombards your PC with popup ads. Some unwanted applications such as MalwareBot display annoying popups (often for adult or other objectionable web sites) while you are surfing the Web and even when your PC has been idle for many minutes.

• Modifies or hijacks your homepage and displays new desktop shortcuts. Some spyware programs like MalwareBot add new unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop. Moreover, MalwareBot may actually change your default homepage to a different homepage. Sometimes MalwareBot won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage.

• Slows down your PC’s performance. One of the most common spyware symptoms is when your system suddenly starts operating slower than usual. Spyware applications use a lot of your PC’s resources to deliver popup ads and send information to third-parties which can results in a slow computer performance and system crashes.

MalwareBot Method of Infection

One of the most common reasons for getting infected with MalwareBot or other types of spyware is because people do not apply safe Internet practices. It is important to learn how one gets infected with MalwareBot or other types of spyware. Once you know what not to do, you will be able to avoid falling victim to spyware.

Below we provide some possible reasons why you might have become infected with MalwareBot:

1. You received an e-mail with an attachment from someone you don’t know and opened it. This is one of the most common ways for Adware, Viruses, or Spyware like MalwareBot to infect your PC. How do you know that the attachment is dangerous? It usually sends attachments that end with a .exe, .com, .bat, or .pif. Do not open email attactments if you don’t know who the sender is!

2. You were surfing the Web and you clicked on a popup ad warning you that your PC is infected. You panicked and clicked on the ad’s OK button; thus you were directed to MalwareBot’s website and it tried to push a product on you. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button.

3. You visited a questionable website. A large amount of spyware is mostly pushed through adult sites. You might have accidentally clicked on a link that automatically installed unwanted software such as MalwareBot.

4. You downloaded a freeware or shareware program. Some developers offer their software for free, but can come with other unwanted programs such as MalwareBot bundled with it. Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.

5. You downloaded a peer-to-peer (P2P) or shared network application. Very often peer-to-peer sharing programs are bundled with spyware similar to MalwareBot.

6. You downloaded some program from Warez or Crack websites. The downloads from these websites are often overrun with dangerous infections such as MalwareBot.

MalwareBot Quick Prevention Tips

Follow the MalwareBot prevention tips below to avoid MalwareBot infections and other malicious software.

1. Run Windows Updates regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date and secure system. A good tactic is to set up your system to check for updates on a regular basis.
   
   To set up your system to access automatic updating services, follow these steps:
   Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Automatic Updates (XP) or Start > Settings > Control Panel > Automatic Updates (2000).

2. Use a firewall. A firewall is a software or hardware that serves as a blockade to keep data secure and safe and unauthorized users off your computer or network. You can choose from a variety of firewalls that are designed to meet different needs.

3. Firmly secure Internet Explorer settings. If you’re using Internet Explorer as your browser, change its settings to block spyware applications.
   
   To change Internet Explorer settings, go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.
   
   You will see a section near the top of the dialogue box devoted to Active X controls. There you should disable downloading of both signed and unsigned Active X controls and those marked as unsafe. Some Active X objects are spyware, and this action will block them.

4. Install a good and reputable anti-virus program. Make sure that you install only reputable anti-spyware and anti-virus software like SpyHunter. Most reputable anti-spyware software programs today are also designed to identify known viruses, which could contain Trojan horses as well.

5. Always keep your anti-spyware or anti-virus up-to-date with the latest malware definitions. The creators of anti-virus applications are constantly finding new security holes in their software and providing software updates. Therefore, it is important to make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are up-to-date. These updates are typically installed through an integrated update system.

6. Practice safe Internet surfing habits. Stay away from any questionable sites, including pornography, gambling, hacking or other off-beat sites.

The purpose of this “MalwareBot Removal Guide” article is to describe the removal process of SpyLocked. The SpyLocked manual removal instructions are to serve as a guide. We do not guarantee that the manual removal instructions will completely remove MalwareBot. It is advised to use SpyHunter to safely remove SpyLocked.

This entry was posted by Grace Mathews on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm and is filed under Spyware Alerts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.