How to remove SUPERNOVA Backdoor virus

Delete SUPERNOVA Backdoor virus from system

SUPERNOVA Backdoor is a dangerous computer threat that launches malicious processes into it and causes major damages. Stealthy infiltration allows its being unnoticed for a long time – the users observe the system infection due to various issues they spot that it caused. The detection name indicates the infection as a backdoor.

 When SUPERNOVA Backdoor runs for a while, it conducts major changes and affects crucial functions of the device significantly. It can corrupt the files and programs on the system. You should make sure removal of this system infection properly using a reputable antivirus tool. Since it is a silent intruder there are multiple programs that could have to be removed to fight with the real Trojan type intruder.

The SUPERNOVA Backdoor has the potential to renew itself and can steal stored files, infect the system with other malware. It might disguise itself under the name of some genuine file or program and this is why cannot arise any questionable about the malicious executable file running on the Task Manager.

Threat Summary:

Name: SUPERNOVA Backdoor

Threat Type: Trojan, Spyware

Detected Names:

Symptoms: Trojans run on the victims’ system background silently and therefore no particular symptoms are clearly visible on the compromised PC

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, social engineering, and software cracks

Damage: Stolen passwords, and banking information, identity theft, the victims’ computer added to a botnet

Malware Removal: To eliminate possible malware infections, run a scan to your device with some reputable antivirus software or follow manual instructions provided below the post

SUPERNOVA Backdoor is a dangerous computer threat. When it runs on the system background, it alerts the window registry settings, processes, and files and other functions that affect the working performance of the system. It can launch various malevolent processes so as to make sure complete invasion to the system. As a result, the device may turn into a bot. The malware can directly act as a vector for other threats or provide the hackers behind it to ex-filtrate any stored personal and sensitive information.

The malware can conduct several other activities that include:

• Deleting crucial data,
• Downloading files,
• Running programs,
• Recording keystrokes,
• Running or stopping applications, and etc

 We think these reasons are enough to consider SUPERNOVA Backdoor removal. Make sure you use a reputable antivirus tool that manages to detect this threat and can possibly terminate it fully. Manually, Trojans removal is a lengthy and a complicated process. It will be difficult for you to detect all malicious components of the Trojan hidden on different files and folders manually. Also the moment you delete any of its components, the virus may become more active to stay on the device. So, using automatic mode is important in removing Trojan type malware, especially if you are beginner and have no experience in malware removal.

Careless approach leads system infection

Precautionary measures could save you from such a malicious malware entry – when you visit any sites online, you should have this thing in mind that there are many malicious sites or pages with malware distributing scripts that can lead cause direct infection installation on the system. Also, there can be malicious programs or files added to email attachments or pirated software waiting for you to click or download from the internet.

Therefore, you should always check senders of every email that you receive and avoid visiting pages that raise question about the security and privacy. Always prefer official websites and direct links for any download. Avoid torrents and pirating, if you want system malware free. Since you have the malware already installed on your system, follow the guide below or use some reputable antivirus tool to remove SUPERNOVA Backdoor -the choice is yours. Don’t worry, we try to provide step-by-step guide on the Trojan removal so that you will find no trouble at all during the removal process. However, using AV tools, you can easy and effective malware removal.

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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor:

Remove the related items of SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 (SUPERNOVA Backdoor) 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor 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 SUPERNOVA Backdoor (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.