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Cyber Command of Utah Virus On Android Phone – You Computer Has Been Blocked up for Safety Reasons

Cyber Command of Utah virus is one of the variants of U.S.A. Cyber Crime Investigations virus that mainly targets PC and Android phone users in Utah. Prudential PC and Android phone users would soon find out that the interface of Cyber Command of Utah virus is much of the same with U.S.A. Cyber Crime Investigations virus but the name. The content is always about violations of “Copyright and Related rights laws” and the punishment of prison that can up to a decade. However, all these can be cancelled by a ransom of USD $300 through MoneyPak or MoneyGram payment method, which is apparently illegal itself.

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Causes of Cyber Command of Utah Virus

A lot of PC and Android phone users only know that Cyber Command of Utah virus is intrusive without knowing that it can be actually prevented beforehand. To know how to prevent Cyber Command of Utah virus on both computer and Android phone, one should know the ways the virus gets onto a machine and Android phone.

  • Cyber Command of Utah virus manages to get into a system when videos/ pictures/ music are downloaded; one should always download programs from official/ genuine web sites.
  • Cyber Command of Utah virus exploits vulnerability and backdoors on a machine/ Android system to complete its infiltration; one should regularly enhance the system security and scan for vulnerability to download correspondent patches for the sake of computer health.
  • Cyber Command of Utah virus may target the shares on P2P (peer-to-peer) network or social networks in order to affect more PC users; one should avoid downloading the shares as many as possible.
  • Cyber Command of Utah virus can get on a machine/Android gadgets by making a counterfeit message or prompt to obtain the owner’s permission; one should not always keep tapping on “Yes” button before ascertaining that the prompt is genuine and is made by self.
  • Cyber Command of Utah virus is able to affect a system by piggybacking on third-party programs including other types of virus; one should update news on virus so as to ensure that one will not download virus that resembles the genuine software much oneself.
  • Cyber Command of Utah virus also takes advantage of emails to send its vicious codes to victims’ contacts; one should confirm that the email is sent by contacts in persons.

 

Capability of Cyber Command of Utah Virus

Cyber Command of Utah virus is geared by Trojan that features itself with the ability to collect, without your consent, information stored in memory, browser configuration and preference of installed programs. At the moment of its infiltration, Cyber Command of Utah virus would numerate system catalogues and directories before binding itself to the mostly used programs so that it won’t be at risk of being removed totally and easily by build-in secure functions.

As one of the typical Trojan activities to open up backdoors on an infected computer, which would incur subsequent mess like:

  • Additional virus and junks install onto the compromised machine/Android phone.
  • Search redirect issue happens a lot.
  • Browsing experience will be ruined by ceaselessly pop-up advertisement.
  • The computer slows down as a whole.
  • Strange icons appear on the desktop.
  • Error messages may prompt up from time to time.

There’s one more aggressive feature of Cyber Command of Utah virus is the capability to affect the components that are not affected at the first place. In other word, if one fortunately escapes the blocking by Cyber Command of Utah virus in Safe Mode/ another user accounts, one should hurry up to utilize the healthy mode/ account to remove Cyber Command of Utah virus; otherwise the ransomware would soon lock up all the working functions.

Obviously that Cyber Command of Utah virus is an aggressive infection needs to be removed as soon as possible; or else more energy and time need to be put into the removal work of Cyber Command of Utah virus and the repair work of residual damages. Self- help method has been trawled through and offered hereinafter. No deviation is allowed during the removal process. But if your Android phone is contracted with this Utah virus, it is recommended to get experts here fixed. Should there be any confusion, feel free to get accurate answer from professionals from VilmaTech Online Support.

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Self-help Guide to Remove Cyber Command of Utah Virus

 

Case NO.1

Remove Cyber Command of Utah virus from “Safe Mode with Networking”.

1. Boot into Safe Mode with Networking.

Windows 8 instruction:

  1. Press Alt,Ctrl and delete key together when Cyber Command of Utah virus is on the screen.ctrl+alt+del
  2. Hold shift key and click on power button together to select Restart.shift and restart
  3.  Select Troubleshoot with arrow keys arrow key.
  4. Select Advanced options when get into the next screen with options.
  5. Hit Restart buttonto tap on F5 to get into safe mode with networking.

Windows 7/XP/Vista instruction:

  1. Keep tapping on “F8 key” when the computer is booting but before Windows logo appears.
  2. Highlight “Safe Mode with Networking” option with arrow key on “Windows Advanced Options Menu” screen.
  3. Press Enter key.

 
2. Disable unwanted startup items including the ones of Cyber Command of Utah virus.

Windows 8 instrcution:

  1. Type ‘Task’ on Search Chamr bar and hit Enter key.
  2. Find and tick unwanted items to press ‘Disable’ option to save the change.win8 startup

Windows 7/XP/Vista instrcution:

  1. Launch Search/ Run box from Start menu.
  2. Type ‘msconfig’ there and hit Enter key.
  3. Find and tick unwanted items to press ‘Disable All’ option to save changes.

 
3. Re-manage database (registry editor)

Windows 8 instruction:

  1. Type ‘regedit’ in Search Charm after moving mouse over the right screen and hit Enter key.
  2. Press and hold Ctrl+F to search for Winlogon.
  3. Locate key labeled Shell in the right pane.
  4. Right click on it and replace it with ‘explorer.exe’ so as to proceed the follow steps.

Windows 7/XP/Vista instrcution:

  1. Put ‘regedit’ in Run box from Start menu and press Enter key.
  2. Press and hold Ctrl+F to search for Winlogon.
  3. Locate key labeled Shell in the right pane.
  4. Right click on it and replace it with ‘explorer.exe’ so as to proceed the follow steps.change to explorer

 
4. Show hidden files to remove items hidden by Cyber Command of Utah virus.

Windows 8 instrcution:

  1. Launch Windows Explorer by clicking on Windows Explorer application from Start Screen.windows explorer
  2. Select View tab on pop-up window to tick ‘File name extensions’ and ‘Hidden items’ options.
  3. Navigate to Roaming folder and Temp folder respectively in Drive C after hitting OK button to remove files with abnormal name, such as serial numbers with random letters.

Windows 7/XP/Vista instrcution:

  1. Open ‘Control Panel’ from Start menu and search for ‘Folder Options’.folder options1
  2. Under View tab to tick ‘Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)’ and then click ‘OK’.
  3. Navigate to Roaming folder and Temp folder respectively in Drive C to remove files with abnormal name, such as serial numbers with random letters.

 

5. Remove all suspicious files under C: Windows and System32 to eradicate items left there by Cyber Command of Utah virus.

  1. Delete all executable files identical to systematic ones, such as svchost.exe and winlogon.exe in sub-directories under C: Windows.
  2. Remove temp folders under System32.
  • Double click on Temp folder under System 32.
  • Press Ctrl and A key together.
  • Right click on one of the selected items.
  • When a drop down list shows, press Shift and D key together.
  • A box comes up for confirmation.
  • Press Enter key.
  • If you are unable to tell which is suspicious file due to the shortage of professional computer knowledge, it is advisable to contact VilmaTech Online Support in order to avoid unnecessary harm to the machine overtime or instantly.

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    6. Manually modify browser settings to remove remains of  Cyber Command of Utah virus.

    Internet Explorer:

    1. Go to Tools.
    2. Select Internet option at the bottom of the drop down list.
    3. Select General tab to

    Empty out browse history.
    Select ‘Search’ section to ‘Manage Add-on’ window and check ‘Toolbars and Extensions’ and then ‘Search Providers.
    Locate ‘Tabs’ section to ‘Tabbed Browsing Settings’ and uncheck ‘Always switch to new tabs when they are created’ before pressing ‘OK’.

    Mozilla Firefox:

    1. Click on Tools menu.
    2. Enter Manage Add-ons.
    3. Modify settings under Extensions tab and Plugins tab respectively.

    Google Chrome:

    1. Click on ‘Customize and control’ Google Chrome icon.
    2. Select ‘Settings’.
    3. Manage ‘Extension’.

     

    Case NO.2

    Remove Cyber Command of Utah virus from “Safe Mode with Command Prompt”.

    1. Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

    Windows 8 instrcution:

    1. Press Alt,Ctrl and delete key together when Cyber Command of Utah virus screen is on.
    2. Please hold shift key and click on power button together to select Troubleshoot with arrow keys.
    3. Select Advanced options after pressing on Enter key.
    4. Hit Restart button again and hit F6 to get into safe mode with command prompt.

    Windows 7/XP/Vista instrcution:

    1. Keep tapping “F8 key” continuouslybefore Windows launches.
    2. Highlight “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” when “Windows Advanced Options Menu” window appears. safe mode with command prompt
    3. Press Enter key.

     
    2. Create a new user account from cmd.

    1. Type ‘explore’ where a slash/line is flashing.                      explorer from cmd
    2. Hit Enter key get another desktop.
    3. Created a new user account with administrator right.

    Windows 7 instruction:

    1. Click the Start menu to select Control Panel.
    2. Click User Accounts and Family Safety.                               user accounts and family safety
    3. Select User Accounts before choosing ‘Manage another account’.
    4. Select ‘Create a new account’.
    5. Type the name you want to name the user account.
    6. Tick ‘Administrator’ and click “Create Account” button to finish the process.

    Windows XP instruction:

    1. Click Start button before clicking on Control Panel.
    2. Double click on ‘User Account’ to select ‘Create a new account’.
    3. Type a name for the new user account before clicking on ‘Next’.
    4. Tick ’Computer administrator’ before clicking ‘Create Account’.comp admin XP

    Windows Vista instruction:

    1. Hit Start menu to select Control Panel.
    2. Select ‘Add or Remove User Accounts’ and hit ‘Create a New Account’ option.
    3. Enter an account name, then select account type as administrator.
    4. Click ‘Create Account button’ to finish the process.

    Windows 8 instruction:

    1. Double click on ‘Control Panel’ on the start screen.        control panel
    2. Click on ‘Add a user’ under ‘Users’ which is on the left pane.
    • If Windows Live id is available, use it to create a new account.
    • Otherwise, click on ‘More about logon options’ to fill in the given form, then follow the on-screen hint to finish the session.                                                                                            create user

     
    3. Remove Cyber Command of Utah virus in the newly created user account.

    1. Restart the computer normally and enter into the newly created user account.enter different account
    2. Follow step2 – step6 depicted in the ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ section.

     

    Case NO.3

    There have been cases that Cyber Command of Utah virus appear on Macs. However, due to the unique programming and higher security, Cyber Command of Utah virus can only hijack Safari. Thus, owners of Mac just need to reset Safari to get rid of the ransomware.

    1. Go to Safari menu and choose ‘Reset Safari’.                                                             Reset safari
    2. Tick all given options to press ‘Reset’ to confirm the change.                                                          reset safari1

     

     

    Tips:

    As have learned from the preceding paragraphs that Cyber Command of Utah virus is capable of binding itself to system items when conducting evil deeds, manual removal method is so far the best way to remove Cyber Command of Utah virus. If one gets all forms of Safe Mode locked down by Cyber Command of Utah virus, one is much likely not able to utilize System Repair, System Restore and Last Known Good Configuration to help with the removal, especially the owners of Windows XP. In such case, Cyber Command of Utah virus can still be removed. However, it needs professional skills and knowledge since the procedure references BIOs. As to Android phone, the Utah virus can still be removed even when the screen is totally controlled by the ransomware. Since professional skill mastered by specialists exclusively, is required to deal with the Android system, it is advisable for Android phone users get direct help from experts here. If you need solution to appropriately resolve all problems caused by Cyber Command of Utah virus, you are welcome to contact VilmeTech Online Support here.

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