{"id":1042,"date":"2011-09-03T14:36:59","date_gmt":"2011-09-03T14:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Thread-How-to-remove-Master-Utilities-Uninstall-Guide"},"modified":"2011-09-03T14:36:59","modified_gmt":"2011-09-03T14:36:59","slug":"how-to-remove-master-utilities-uninstall-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/how-to-remove-master-utilities-uninstall-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove Master Utilities (Uninstall Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">What is  Master Utilities?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1049047463\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Master Utilities<\/span> is a fake system security software that is considered as a Rogue. Rogues are malicious programs that hackers use to trick users by displaying false threats and problems that it claims to have detected. In reality, none of the issues are real and are only used to convince the user into buying their software and stealing their personal financial information<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Am I infected?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad814248467\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>This a screenshots of this rogue.<\/p>\n<p><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment --><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/attachtypes\/image.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\".jpg\" title=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/attachment.php?aid=819\" >master_utilities_fake.jpg<\/a> (Size: 18.84 KB \/ Downloads: 23)<br \/>\n<!-- end: postbit_attachments_attachment --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Removal Instructions<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n(If you experience any problems completing these instructions, please start a new thread <span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>)<\/p><div id=\"mwtad693704448\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1.<\/span> Restart your computer. As soon as your computer turns on, tap <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">F8<\/span> until you reach the <a href=\"http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-US\/windows-vista\/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Boot Options<\/a>. Use the arrow keys and select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Safe Mode with Networking <\/span>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/I6J8P.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: I6J8P.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2.<\/span> This rogue modifies your file system in such a way that all files and folders become hidden. Follow the bellow instruction in order to  unhide the files and folders.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Command Prompt<\/span> window by clicking the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Start button<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/res2.windows.microsoft.com\/resbox\/en\/Windows%20Vista\/main\/4\/f\/4f6cbd09-148c-4dd8-b1f2-48f232a2fd33\/4f6cbd09-148c-4dd8-b1f2-48f232a2fd33.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 4f6cbd09-148c-4dd8-b1f2-48f232a2fd33.png]\" title=\"\">, clicking<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> All Programs<\/span>, clicking <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Accessories<\/span>, and then clicking <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Command Prompt<\/span>.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Note<\/span>:<br \/>\nHere&#8217;s another way to open a <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Command Prompt<\/span> window: Click the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Start<\/span> button . In the Search box, type <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Command Prompt<\/span>, and then, in the list of results, double-click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Command Prompt<\/span>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/gaGQy.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: gaGQy.png]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>At the Command Prompt, enter : <span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">attrib -h \/s \/d<\/span><\/span> and press <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Enter<\/span>. Now, you should see all your files and folders. <br \/>\n<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Note<\/span>: you may have to repeat this step because the malware may hide your files again<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/CA3ey.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: CA3ey.png]\" title=\"\"><br \/>\nIf you still can&#8217;t see any of your files,press the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Windows logo key +R<\/span> (<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Run command<\/span>) and in the  open field, write <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">explorer<\/span> and click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Enter<\/span> and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">OK<\/span>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/7h69c.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 7h69c.png]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3.<\/span> Open <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Internet Explorer<\/span>.Press the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Windows logo key +R<\/span> (<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Run command<\/span>) and in the  open field, write <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">iexplore.exe<\/span> and click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Enter<\/span> and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">OK<\/span>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1115268688\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4.<\/span> Download and run <span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RKill<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 1<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 2<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/download.bleepingcomputer.com\/grinler\/rkill.scr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Download mirror 3<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save it to your Desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Double click the RKill desktop icon.<\/li>\n<li>It will quickly run and launch a log. If it does not launch a log, try another download link until it does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(This tools will kill the rogue&#8217;s process temporarily. As a result, act quickly and move on to the next step.<br \/>\nDo not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware programs will start again. )<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1615829827\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5.<\/span> Download and run <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/downloads\/utils\/tdsskiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000FF;\">TDSSKiller<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download  <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/downloads\/utils\/tdsskiller.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000FF;\">TDSSKiller.exe<\/span><\/a> and save it on your desktop<\/li>\n<li>Before you can run TDSSKiller, you first need to <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">rename<\/span> it so that you can get it to run. To do this, right-click on the TDSSKiller.exe icon that should now be on your Desktop and select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Rename<\/span>. You can now edit the name of the file and should name it a random name with the .com extension. For example, azdt.com or qwerty.com.<\/li>\n<li>Once the file is renamed, double-click on it to <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">launch it<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>TDSSKiller will now start and display the welcome screen as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.imgur.com\/N2Nk5.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: N2Nk5.png]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>TDSSKiller will now scan your computer for the TDSS infection. When the scan has finished it will display a result screen stating whether or not the infection was found on your computer. If it was found it will display a screen similar to the one below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/images\/support_new\/2663-2-eng.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 2663-2-eng.png]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>To remove the infection simply click on the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Continue<\/span> button and TDSSKiller will attempt to clean the infection.<\/li>\n<li>A <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">reboot<\/span> might require after disinfection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">6. <\/span> Download <a href=\"http:\/\/download.cnet.com\/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware\/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol;1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/span><\/a> to your desktop. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/cache.filehippo.com\/img\/ex\/1208__malwarebytes.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 1208__malwarebytes.png]\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rename the file to <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">firefox.exe<\/span> BEFORE downloading<\/li>\n<li>Double-click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">firefox.exe<\/span> and follow the prompts to install the program.<\/li>\n<li>At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Update Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/li>\n<li>and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Launch Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Then click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Finish<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img5.imageshack.us\/img5\/2738\/42456544.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 42456544.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Once the program has loaded, select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Perform full scan<\/span>, then click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Scan<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>When the scan is complete, click <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">OK<\/span>, then <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Show Results<\/span> to view the results.\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/img651.imageshack.us\/img651\/733\/55713761.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"[Image: 55713761.jpg]\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Be sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Remove Selected<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Reboot your computer if prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nMalwarebytes should completely remove this infection however you can also download other free anti-malware softwares from the list below and run a full system scan to make sure that your computer is clean.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.surfright.nl\/en\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hitman Pro 3.5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/scanner\/en-us\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Safety Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedrweb.com\/cureit\/how_it_works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr.Web CureIt!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/online-scanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">7.<\/span>As this infection changes your desktop background to a solid black color,you should change it back to default one.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Windows XP<\/span> : Click on the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Start<\/span> button and then select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Control Panel<\/span>. When the Control Panel opens, please click on the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Display icon<\/span>. From this screen you can now change your Theme and desktop background.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2027777614\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Windows 7<\/span> :  Click on the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Start<\/span> button and then select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Control Panel<\/span>. When the Control Panel opens, please click on the<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> Appearance and Personalization<\/span> category. Then select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Change the Theme<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Change Desktop Background<\/span> to revert back to your original Theme and colors.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still experiencing problems on your machine, please start a new thread <span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance-and-Help\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How was I infected?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1331791446\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Rogues can get on to computers without the user&#8217;s consent through <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Drive-by downloads<\/span>. When a user visits a compromised or infected website, the site immediately checks for any security vulnerabilities on the machine to inject the malicious code.<\/li>\n<li>Peer-to-peer (P2P) programs <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">utorrent<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Limewire<\/span>, and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Kazaa<\/span> are frequently used by hackers to distribute malware<\/li>\n<li>Hackers can also trick the user into downloading a file, saying it is a legitimate file needed to view a video or pictures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How can I prevent these infections?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1. Keep Your System Updated<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office product bugs and vulnerabilities. <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Please ensure you update your system regularly.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">To update Windows and Office<\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1399091692\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>1. Go to Start > Control Panel > <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Automatic Updates<\/span><br \/>\n2. Select <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Automatic (recommended)<\/span> if you want the updates to be downloaded and installed without prompting you.<br \/>\n3. Select <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Download updates for me<\/span>, but <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">let me choose when to install them<\/span> button if you want the updates to be downloaded automatically but to be installed at another time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">To manually update Windows<\/span><\/span>,<\/p>\n<ul>\nStart Internet Explorer. Go to Tools > Windows Update\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2. Keep your Antivirus up-to-date<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you update your antivirus, firewall and anti-spyware programs regularly. If you don&#8217;t have an antivirus, download any one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.free-av.de\/en\/download\/1\/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: red;\">Avira AntiVir Personal<\/span><\/span><\/a>&#8211; Free anti-virus software for Windows. Detects and removes more than 50000 viruses. Free support.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avast.com\/free-antivirus-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: orange;\">avast! 5 Home Edition<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211; Anti-virus program for Windows. The home edition is freeware for noncommercial users.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security_essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: green;\">Microsoft Security Essentials<\/span><\/span><\/a> &#8211;    Free anti-virus program for Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3. Avoid Peer-to-peer programs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer-to-peer programs are legitimate but the files shared are extremely dangerous. Hackers often use fake file names to trick users into downloading malware. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4. Switch your browser<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1696243265\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mozilla.com\/en-US\/firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Firefox<\/span><\/a> is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a> is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"color: #0000FF;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5. Read our other <a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Thread-Security-Tips\">&#8220;Security Tips&#8221;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Tehnical details :<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"codeblock\">\n<div class=\"title\">Code:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\" dir=\"ltr\"><code>Associated files and registry values:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1549044919\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p> File System<br \/>\n===============<br \/>\n%LocalAppData%&#92;<random><br \/>\n%LocalAppData%&#92;<\/random><random>.exe<br \/>\n%LocalAppData%&#92;~<\/random><random><br \/>\n%LocalAppData%&#92;~<\/random><random><br \/>\n%StartMenu%&#92;Programs&#92;Master Utilities&#92;<br \/>\n%StartMenu%&#92;Programs&#92;Master Utilities&#92;Master Utilities.lnk<br \/>\n%StartMenu%&#92;Programs&#92;Master Utilities&#92;Uninstall Master Utilities.lnk<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;1<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;1<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;2<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;3<br \/>\n%Temp%&#92;smtmp&#92;4<br \/>\n%UserProfile%&#92;Desktop&#92;Master Utilities.lnk<\/p>\n<p>Registry values:<br \/>\n===============================================================<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet Explorer&#92;Main \"Use FormSuggest\" = 'Yes'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Internet Settings \"CertificateRevocation\" = '0'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Internet Settings \"WarnonBadCertRecving\" = '0'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;ActiveDeskt&#8203;op \"NoChangingWallPaper\" = '1'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;Association&#8203;s \"LowRiskFileTypes\" = '\/{hq:\/s`s:\/ogn:\/uyu:\/dyd:\/c`u:\/bnl:\/ble:\/sdf:\/lrh:\/iul:\/iulm:\/fhg:\/clq:\/kqf:\/`wh:\/lqf:\/lqdf:\/lnw:\/lq2:\/l2t:\/v`w:\/rbs:'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;Attachments&#8203; \"SaveZoneInformation\" = '1'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;Explorer \"NoDesktop\" = '1'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;System \"DisableTaskMgr\" = '1'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Run \"<\/random><random>.exe\"<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Run \"<\/random><random>\"<br \/>\nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE&#92;SOFTWARE&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;policies&#92;system \"DisableTaskMgr\" = '1'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Internet Explorer&#92;Download \"CheckExeSignatures\" = 'no'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Explorer&#92;Advanced \"Hidden\" = '0'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Explorer&#92;Advanced \"ShowSuperHidden\" = '0'<br \/>\nHKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Explorer&#92;ComDlg32&#92;La&#8203;stVisitedMRU \"MRUList\"<\/random><\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is  Master Utilities?<\/p>\n<p>Master Utilities is a fake system security software that is considered as a Rogue. Rogues are malicious programs that hackers use to trick users by displaying false threats and problems that it claims to have detected. In re&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2104,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scam-reports","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}