HEUR.Trojan script miner gen malware
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andy_65_in
Padawan
I have backed up in google drive...will this be a problem...also can i use a recovery software like easus in the same affected pc
If you backup up an infected file or recover an infected file then it will be an issue.Scan all backed up data & recovered data on another clean system before restoring it on original pc.
@pkkumarcool above also apply to you. @bssunilreddy recovering data does not differentiate between infected files & clean files,don't recommend it for infected systems.
The prevalence of ransomware is mainly because of "user action" against which there are no solutions(what can you do if somebody decides to click & run a file despite warning) & the fact that most targets use old unpatched windows versions(wannacry exploited smb v1.0 vulnerability for which MS released patch in Apr 2017 & wannacry attack started in may 2017) which cannot be protected by simply using an av.
Windows defender is recently scoring 100% in av-comparatives tests which should tell you something.In fact there is a corporate version of windows defender which is much more advanced.
Microsoft Data Breach & Endpoint Security - Microsoft 365
Why Windows Defender Antivirus is the most deployed in the enterprise - Microsoft Security
Approximately 96% of all malware is polymorphic – meaning that it is only experienced by a single user and device before it is replaced with yet another malware variant. This is because in most cases malware is caught nearly as fast as it’s created, so malware creators continually evolve to try and stay ahead. Data like this hammer home how important it is to have security solutions in place that are as agile and innovative as the attacks.
I just like to read,nothing else
you can spend some time at wilders forum,best starting point for gathering some good security related technical info(it also has probably the best backup & imaging related forum section with many experts).
meetdilip
Computer Addict
Backup files that you trust, nothing else. I hope you know that virus can get into subfolders and hide in it, only to spread malware to the whole computer when they get a chance. Make sure you scan the backup data.
But since you are using Google Drive, there is a good chance that no virus got through. Because Google has one of the most effective scans on their system.
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andy_65_in
Padawan
tell me ...simply..ive backed up my data in google drive...can i use this data again or not
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andy_65_in
Padawan
trying formatting...after reset this pc commnad...igt choose an option.. i choose remove evrything.but uske baad it takes me to --additional settings where i have to choose between current settings(just remove your files,quicker but less secure) or change settings which when i check leads me to another page where two options are shown in same row 1. data erasure_just remove your files..quicker but less ecure or data drives--remove all files from only drive where windiws installed..I havent understood all this ...much different from what is shown in hp.com....what shud i do
pkkumarcool
Game & anime Lover
Dont trust google drive, scan your pc and look for affected files in virus chest dont backup those files then you’re safe.Btw how much data have you backed up?
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You can after downloading & scanning it with antivirus on same system after windows reinstall/different non-infected system.
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andy_65_in
Padawan
ive backed up my photos and some files in google drive
pkkumarcool
Game & anime Lover
Have you scanned your pc with antivirus and checked if photos or other files are infected or not?
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andy_65_in
Padawan
While attempting google chrome download after format of my pc...i got a redemtion incomplete warning on win defender..i stopped the dowload...scan by both win defender and malwarebytes showed no threats..but when i check protection history...i see..remediation incomplete with threat shown as trojan.js/coinhive...alert severe...affected item is/was c drive.....chrome installer...i am bloody confused...using right now in newly formatted laptop only defender and malwarebytes
pkkumarcool
Game & anime Lover
Defender and malwarebytes isnt enough check with all software below
The first one is the most important one.
1.Antivirus
2.Adwcleaner. 3.Malwarebytes. 4.rKill 5.RogueKiller.
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andy_65_in
Padawan
What are these...i couldnt understand
pkkumarcool
Game & anime Lover
these are malware,trojan removal softwares as important as antivirus
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meetdilip
Computer Addict
Possible cases
1. False-positive, which program flagged it ?
2. Some virus renamed and changed itself as Chrome installer
But that is very rare if you are using a clean HDD.
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andy_65_in
Padawan
Full scan using defender shows no threat...could be a false input
Post screenshots of warnings here along with files giving warnings.Also install avira free just for now & update it to scan whole pc.you can remove it afterwards if no threats found.
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andy_65_in
Padawan
Any free type of this av