Massaker Description and Removal Instructions

Massaker Description (Scan your PC for Massaker with SpyHunter)

This application was designed for illegal controlling of other people's PCs. The hacker infects the victim's machine via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing with a "server" application. He can later access the infected machine via a "client". The functions of a RAT may vary, depending on the needs of the hacker. Some may just do nasty things, while the user is working. Other can steal vital information and remove files. Once inside the computer, the virus opens a default TCP port 7119 and awaits commands from the intruder. Several versions of this pest appeared in the internet from January 2002 to February 2004. The pest is written in Visual Basic and compressed with UPX. The author of this pest is a hacker called InFeCtiOn. The pest originated in Venezuela. This pest can disable some anti-virus applications. It affects such operating computers as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Me. The users of Windows 3.x, Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX and Linux operating computers are immune.

Why Should I Remove Massaker?

Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan Massaker and other spyware on your machine. In order to detect Massaker in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website. The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.

However, if you wish to continue to the Massaker removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can manually remove Massaker by moving on to the "Remove Massaker Manually" section.

Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove Massaker, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove Massaker from your PC.

1. Download SpyHunter Scanner.
   
   
2. Run a full system scan to detect Massaker files.
   
   
3. Once you've detected Massaker on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
   
   
4. Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of Massaker.
   
   

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove Massaker and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Remove Massaker Manually

Tip: If you are not an expert in this field, we highly recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for Massaker. You'll run the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake during the manual removal process.

Massaker Advice

Massaker manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit sensitive files in your system registry.

Warning: If you try to remove Massaker files without being completely sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.

Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to automatically find and remove Massaker as well as spyware, adware, trojan and malware in your PC.

Massaker Automatic Detection

To automatically search for Massaker...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove Massaker and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

For more details on Massaker, please read our "Massaker Overview" below.

Massaker Overview

In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to Massaker.

How Massaker infects your PC

Massaker may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. Massaker is spyware that may take control of your entire system. Massaker may infect your computer...

• Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the email.
  
  
• Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as part of legitimate software.
  
  
• Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're sharing files with your instant messenger.
  
  
• Massaker recreates, repairs and updates itself. Massaker and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When Massaker alters, restores and updates its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the Massaker manual removal process very difficult.
  
  

Massaker Prevention Rules

Follow these Massaker prevention rules and protect your computer from Massaker and other spyware:

Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.

Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:

1. Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
   
   
2. Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
   
   
3. Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
   
   
4. Press "Default Level" and then OK,
   
   
5. Press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Massaker as well as other forms of spyware can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Massaker automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove Massaker and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.

New Massaker files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.

A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can stop unwanted software like Massaker from hijacking your PC.

Massaker and other Spyware Related Info:

Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.