Hi Lyon!
In my teenage years, I've personally messed around in DarkComet and other RATs. :3
What I suggest you do is, well, to start out with... Don't turn on your computer regularly...
Jun 9, 2012 - He advertises DarkComet as a tool and not a Trojan because of its. Disable TaskMgr – Disables the Windows Task Manager (When you hit.
- Start your computer in safemode:
When you turn it on, spam the F8 button until a window pops up, then go click the option saying something like Safe Mode with Networking. The reason you choose the networking option is so that you can install more antivirus programs. The people won't be able to connect to you since all the services (etc.) are disabled in safe mode (except for the main ones).
2. Make sure Firewall is on.
I know for you to start Dark Comet in the first place, you have to disable Firewall (or configure it) or else the Dark Comet file will instantly get removed by Firewall's detection.
3. Get different antivirus programs.
Malwarebytes, in my past history, has been an excellent program to use.
Another helpful program would be CCleaner. It may not fully help with viruses, but it does help with registries (etc.) and cleaning up your computer (obviously).
Lastly, Spybot Search & Destroy is an amazing program with numerous of features and great detection skills.
4. Disallow remote assistance.
Press the start key and type Disallow Remote. Then press enter and uncheck the 'Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer' box and click apply and ok.
5. Disable remote services.
Type services in the start menu and choose the one with the gears.
Then look for the services starting with Remote. The first on is Remote Access Auto Connection Manager (at least for me). Disable all of those (all the ones starting with remote).
I got tons more stuff you can do to ensure the removal of the RAT, but I am pretty sure you don't want to read a 10-page essay.
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
Hacktools can be used to patch or 'crack' some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.
Beware of running hacktools because they can be associated with malware or unwanted software.
We often see malware on PCs where hacktools are detected. You can read more about hacktools in Volume 13 of the Security Intelligence Report.
What to do now
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Windows Defender for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware.
Remove programs
You might need to manually remove this program:
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