Remove Oscorp Malware (Android) from PC

Easy steps to delete Oscorp Malware (Android)

Oscorp Malware (Android) is a Remote Access Trojan that use the Android operating system. This malware has various functionalities that include making phone calls, removing antivirus tools, data extraction, sending text messages etc. Due to its heinous features, it is considered to be high risk malware infection. Mainly, it depends on the Android AccessibilityService. This service is designed to aid users with disabilities use, read and otherwise interact with their PCs. The nature of the services allows them to access what is displayed on the screen.

After that, this malware ask user to enable their services. Once done, Oscorp Malware (Android) will also begin showing the settings screen until the desired effect is achieved. From then, malware gains all the permission that it needs. Moreover, Oscorp collects information from PC such as telephone operator, phone’s model and list of installed apps. It can also open apps, disable and uninstall them. Among the system malware removal software that Oscorp targets are Avast, Lookout, Symantec and Trend Micro.

It also disables applications that contain these strings com.wsandroid.suite, security, clean, virus, junk, malware, anti, guard, boost, scan, kms, cleaner, etc. This malicious application can manage SMSes. Moreover, it is capable of making phone calls. It also has the ability to record audio and video. Despite this, the malware targets cryptocurrency transactions as well. It can replace cryptowallet addresses which belongs to the cyber criminals. The main function of Oscorp Malware (Android) is keylogging.

It can record all types of information that includes log-in credentials, banking account and credit card details, names, addresses and so on. This login credentials can be used to access social media account and ask for a loan from the contacts that can cause identity exposure which is a huge privacy risk. The crooks can use this information in online purchasing, payment transfer or can withdraw the deposited bank money. If this malware is already infected the system then users are recommended to remove it immediately.

How did Oscorp Malware (Android) infiltrate on my computer?

Some common trojan infiltration sources are untrustworthy downloading channels, fake software updater’s, scam campaigns and software cracks. Among all, the most popular method are scam campaigns that are used to send spam emails containing infectious files or links attached on them. The content present on the emails encourage users to click on the provided attachment by presenting it as legit and important document.

If clicking is done, users are asked to enable macros commands. Once more click leads them into the process of malware downloading. Cracking tools infects computer by supposedly bypassing activation key for paid software. Fake software updater’s exploit bugs/flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing updates.

How to avoid installation of malware?

It is highly advised not to open suspicious or irrelevant emails especially any attachments or links are present in them. Opening those files leads into high-risk malware infection. Software should only be downloaded by using official and verified download channels. Moreover, installed programs must be updated and activated with tools provided by legitimate developers. Unofficial, third party tools should not be used as it can be used to proliferate malware. To keep device harmless and secured, users are advised to install dependable antivirus software and kept up-to-date. Later, this software can be used to perform regular system scans and to delete detected threats.

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 Oscorp Malware (Android):

Remove the related items of Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 (Oscorp Malware (Android)) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) 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 Oscorp Malware (Android) (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.