Remove JS.Nemucod from PC

Simple methods to delete JS.Nemucod

JS.Nemucod is very dangerous parasites that can install Crowti, Locky, Fareit, Tescrypt and Ursnif viruses. Once manages to get activated, it make alteration to DNS configuration, HOST files and other vital settings. Due to the attendance of this creepy malware, you have to encounter with problems such as sluggish and unresponsive PC behavior, occurrence of false alert messages, web search redirection and others. It has been developed by group of hackers with their evil intention and wrong motives. Despite this, this Trojan virus can relate in the installation of well known ransomware and other malware.

The ransomware viruses that are brought by JS.Nemucod aim are to encrypt data that is stored on the targeted system and demand ransom in exchange for decryption tool. Moreover, Fareit malware acts as a password recorder and can also access your personally identifiable information where Ursnif is described as a Trojan horse virus that can steal sensitive data and view technical details about your used device. It is capable of adding corrupt entries to registry editor and damages system files that are important for smooth and proper functioning of PC.

Despite this, JS.Nemucod blocks all active process and running application without having your knowledge. This nasty threat can also create several unwanted shortcuts, duplicates files or folders that affect normal functioning of the computer and prevent to perform normal tasks both online and offline. To avoid all such problems, it is suggested to take immediate steps to remove this dubious malware and its other related files. The worst part of this threat is to run secretly in the background and gather data such as banking login information, password of social sites etc.

Threat summary

Name: JS.Nemucod

Type: Trojan, password stealing virus

Symptoms: Trojans are designed to stealthily infiltrate the victim’s computer and remain silent, and thus no particular symptoms are clearly visible on an infected machine.

Related malware: This virus does not come alone. It can also download Tescrypt, Locky, Crowti ransomware, and Fareit, Ursnif malware.  

Distribution methods: Trojan viruses are often spread via malicious email attachments that come in the format of a .zip or .exe file. However, they can also be distributed via p2p networks and other unsecured locations.

Damage: Stolen passwords and banking information, identity theft, and the victim’s computer added to a Botnet.

Removal: You should delete this malware by using reliable antivirus removal tool.  

Typical signs show that PC is infected with JS.Nemucod:

• Sudden increase of CPU usage
• Crashing software, services and windows
• Multiple bogus apps running on the Task Manager
• A sluggish computer performance
• Intrusive and aggressive pop-ups shown up on the screen even if the users do not browse the internet

How did JS.Nemucod infect system?

Unlike all other viruses, Trojans do not spread by themselves. They can be installed manually. Usually, cyber criminals behind this spread this malware through peer to peer file sharing programs, email or messages on social media sites or simply place its download links in insecure websites. However, the most popular way to spread this virus is to send email directly to the victim. Cyber crooks send deceptive messages and insist users to open the email attachment by disguising it as official and important document such as invoice, resume, electricity bill and so on. Once users open such type of files, malware gets downloaded and installed. Remember that, Trojans are mostly distributed through files that include .zip and .exe appendix.

How to avoid installation of malware?

To prevent intrusion of malware infections, you are advised not to open irrelevant emails that seem irrelevant or come from unknown addresses. Further, use official websites and direct links for any software download and avoid torrent, pirate, eMule and other similar as these networks might offer cracked software that is not safe to install. Beware from fake updaters and intrusive adverts loaded on third party sites. Last but not the least, employ some antivirus tool that provides adequate PC protection. Thus, you should use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove JS.Nemucod from the system.

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 JS.Nemucod:

Remove the related items of JS.Nemucod 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 JS.Nemucod 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 (JS.Nemucod) 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 JS.Nemucod 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 JS.Nemucod 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 JS.Nemucod 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 JS.Nemucod 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 JS.Nemucod (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.