MOLE Ransomware Removal Guide

Posted by Miranda D.
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Apr 26, 2017
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MOLE is classified as a Trojan Horse. Generally, this type of Trojan virus comes along with free internet resources like free applications. These programs all have been infested by files which have malicious scripts and other destructive Trojan viruses that have the ability to make undesired modification on file name extension from .doc, .txt or .dll to .exe to lure the user into executing them. Such Trojan will confuse both antivirus tool and PC users with an undefined name which is based on window operating system. This is because people cannot distinguish the malicious file from a real system file. It is very difficult for people to detect its trait with the naked eye. This is the best way for a hacker to intrude computer and seduce users to run the Trojan program without people¡¯s attention. So, the hacker will try every way to achieve his aim of implanting the Trojan horse into the targeted computer system. Besides, MOLE can use the latest programming language and programming technology to convince users to think that their PCs are in danger. Since antivirus detection depends on the feature code in a program, hackers will inject legal code into the Trojan horse in order to escape from detection and removal by common antivirus program.

Different from other types of virus, Trojan keeps the PC under surveillance and tries to record users¡¯ personal or confidential information and commercial files, such as online bank account information, credit card account data, online behavior and internet search activities, instead of suspiciously destroying crucial system files and controlling the system. During the previous time, Trojan virus is utilized to peep user¡¯s privacy. Nowadays, they just want to get benefit from naive PC users. With the intention of stealing confidential information, this Trojan horse will be designed to have the ability to break through many obstacles and finally get into your computer. Ti avoid worse results and a value of losses, it¡¯s wise to get rid of the Trojan horse from the affected computer quickly.

However, the following instructions require sufficient computer knowledge. If you are not expert at computer, using a professional malware removal tool will be a better option.

How dangerous is the Trojan horse?

1. It enables the hackers to access your computer secretly. 2. It deletes files, blocks important programs and causes system crashes. 3. It downloads additional threats such as adware, spyware and ransomware, etc. 4. It is able to collect your browsing history and other precious data.

Instructions to Delete MOLE Manually

MOLE is a malicious Trojan horse which can be installed to the infected computer without PC users¡¯ permission. It removes or overwrites system files, modifies system settings, disables important programs and even brings other malware to your computer. What¡¯s more, this Trojan horse collects personal information without your knowledge. It is recommended to remove it as quickly as possible. Users can follow the manual guide here to remove the virus efficiently and completely.

Step 1 Enter Safe Mode

Window7/Vista

1. As your computer is booting up, in the very beginning and before Windows launches, press "F8" key continuously.

2.Use down arrow key on the keyboard highlight the "Safe Mode" option, and hit Enter key to continue.

Windows 8
1. Press "Shift+F8" during the boot process to enter the recovery options.

2. If you are already log in the operating system, move the cursor to the top right corner to access the Charms bar then select the Settings >Power

3. Hold down the "Shift" key on the keyboard, select "Restart".

4. Troubleshoot> Advanced Options> Startup Settings> Restart

5. In the showing menu you can choose to enter pure safe mode or with other conditions by pressing the corresponding number key.

Step 2 Uninstall Malicious Programs from Control Panel

Windows 7/Vista
1. Open "Control Panel" from the "Start" button.

2. Move to "Programs" and choose Uninstall a program.

3. Look through the list and pick the unwanted prgrams out, click "Uninstall/Change" to remove it.

Windows 8
1. On the "Start" screen, type "Control Panel" on the box of "Search",and choose "Control Panel" in the search results.

2. Click "Programs" and enter "Programs and Features" window. Then select the program you wish to remove and cilck "Uninstall".

Step 3 Show hidden programs and delete the related files of MOLE

Windows 7
1. In the "Control Panel" window, select "Appearance and Personalization", choose "Show hidden files and folders" under "Folder Options".

2. Select the "View" tab, find "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" option, select it and click on "OK".
3. There are three main folders that you will find most rogue infections located in:
%APPDATA% and C:\ProgramData\
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming
C:\ProgramData\

Windows 8
1. Click on "View" tab in "Windows Explorer" and check the checkbox next to "File name extensions" and "Hidden items"
2. The Trojan like to hide themselves inside your "Temp" folder. Or you can search the file names reported on your security program and delete them manually.

Conclusion

MOLE is a high level computer threat. As mentioned above, Trojans are often good at pretending to be harmless files but they may carry out a number of malicious tasks on the infected PCs. The Trojan often leads to many problems, such as slow performance, mouse or keyboard no response and sudden system shutdown. The disturbed activities will begin the time it has successfully finished its attack. It modifies the system settings without permission and frequently displays a lot of pop-ups on the PC screen. This Trojan horse is very difficult to remove since it has rootkit technique and can hide deep in the system. You can make use of the manual way to fast get rid of this bad virus.  

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