How to remove Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G virus

Easy steps to delete Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G

Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G is a detection name of a threat that unfortunately can be set to perform a series of malevolent activities to cause wrest havoc to computer system. This intruder can create specific issues with the installed applications and control the security of the device so as to ensure that it can run for a long time interval. In often cases, trojans run various files, programs and processes in the background to mine cryptocurrency, open background for several other malicious malware and steal sensitive and personal information. You should rely on some professional antivirus tool and scan your system to remove the infection fully.

Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G appears as a detection name that people see AV tools find it as a random system check. The program that shows this detection could be the one that can terminate it too. So, when you get the alert about the possible infection on your system screen, you should react to this as soon as possible and step to Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G removal. This way, you can prevent series system damage and get rid of malware in advance. Most of the issues that such threats cause start and end in the background without any symptoms being shown. They run executables, ex-filtrate and infiltrate data, run programs, open backdoors, disables programs and functions. They also act as cryptocurrecy miner and aim to mine cryptocurrency for their developers by using the system resources in doing mathematical calculation.

Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G is categorized as Trojan that uses stealthy infection tactics for silent intrusion. It can be programmed to earn money or even extract data from the system. The systems get significantly affected even though there is no such symptoms display that indicates about the system infection. Its removal is difficult because of the fact that there are many files associated with the virus may run and affect the performance. Manually, it is not possible to find and delete them all. Thus, you should rely on automatic method for that that allows the threat detection and deletion with all associated components, leaving no traces behind the system.

 How did Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G enter the computer system?

Trojans are malicious malware that are often distributed through spam email campaigns, untrustworthy downloading channels, fake software updaters and unofficial software activation tools. Spam email campaigns are often used to send spam emails with infectious files or links for such files embedded as attachments, if clicked – the malicious malware download/ installation process is triggered. Untrustworthy downloading channels spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Examples of such files include p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers and etc. Unofficial software updating tools cause system infections by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing updates. And finally, unofficial software activation tools infect systems by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software.

How to prevent Trojans intrusion?

Use only official sites and direct links for any software download. Avoid p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers as they are often used to spread dubious and/ or bundled content. For any installed applications, rely only on official software developers’ tools/ functions. It is not safe to use any third party, unofficial activation for any licensed products activation and use installers for any pirated software. They often cause system infection. Also, it is illegal to use that. Additionally, do not open any irrelevant emails and files/ links embedded in them. For betterment, employ a reputable antivirus tool that provides adequate PC protection 24/7.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G:

Remove the related items of Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Backdoor:JS/CptShell.G (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.

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