How to remove Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus

Complete tips to delete Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus

Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus refers a malware proliferating spam campaign. The term spam campaign defines as a large scale operation where spam emails are sent by thousands. The letters are presented as an invite request for the recipients to join conference on Zoom. It is designed to trick them into downloading/ installing TrickBot Trojan to their systems.

The Zoom Conference Invitation Email spam has more than one variant. The researched versions had subject/ title “Zoom Invite 116378” and “Zoom Invite 4579881”. The letters greet users to open the provided attachment file. When this is done, The TrickBot Trojan download/ installation process is triggered.

There are various Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus’s versions possible and all possess different features. Trickbot’s main functionality is related to data theft. It is capable of ex-filtrating system/user information, stored files, databases from Windows Active Directory, browsing based data, log-in data like usernames and passwords and so on.

Another dangerous functionality of this malicious malware is to modify displayed websites on infected browsers. It uses this feature to gather log-in data and financial based details. Furthermore, the malware is capable of causing chain infections, i.e., to download/ install additional malware. In other word, it may install Trojans, ransomware, cryptocurrency miners or other malicious programs.

Some variants of Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus can operate as screenlocker, i.e., they lock the infected device, preventing users access to it and demand pay to retrieve access once again. In summary, on trusting Zoom Conference Invitation Email Spam, you will experience multiple infections, serious privacy issues, financial loss and even identity theft.

If there is any suspect that Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus already made an entry to your system, use some reputable antivirus tool and remove it immediately. We do not recommend you perform manual mode for the Trojan removal as this type of malware can copy itself and spread them all on different locations that are difficult to find manually.

How did Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus enter my system?

Systems are infected with virulent files in spam emails. These files can be found to the emails as attachments or the letters contain download links of such content. The infectious files could be in any forms including archives, executables, Microsoft Office and PDF documents, JavaScript and etc. when such files are executed, run or otherwise clicked- the infection process is triggered.

For example, Microsoft Office documents cause system infections by executing malicious macros commands. This occurs the moment the users click on the provided documents if they are still using Microsoft Office versions 2010. Later versions have protective view mode in them to prevent the automatic execution of macros. Instead, the users are advised to enable the macros commands manually.

Text presented in the “Zoom Conference Invitation” scam email letter:

Subject: Zoom Invite 116378

Good Evening

Please find attached invitation.

How to prevent Trojan intrusion?

Dubious and irrelevant emails must never be opened, especially any attachments or links in them. However, the malware can also be distributed through untrustworthy download channels (e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.), illegal activation tools (“cracks”), and fake updates.

Thus, it is recommended to only download from official websites and direct links. Furthermore, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/functions from official software developers. To protect the device integrity and personal safety, have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, use this tool for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats/ issues.

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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus:

Remove the related items of Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 (Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus) 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus 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 Zoom Conference Invitation Email Virus (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.