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What is Kernel-Level Malware and How to Protect Against It
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<blockquote data-quote="Victor M" data-source="post: 1097642" data-attributes="member: 96560"><p>u didn't copy the important parts: </p><p></p><h3>Use Antivirus Software with Rootkit Removal Feature</h3><p>Most antivirus software with rootkit removal features can remove most types of kernel-level malware. We recommend <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/solutions/rootkit-scanner" target="_blank">Malwarebytes</a>, as it has a dedicated rootkit removal feature that is very effective.</p><p></p><p></p><p>You’ll have to enable the rootkit scan function first, as it’s disabled by default. Click on <strong>Settings</strong> in Malwarebytes, then move to the <strong>Scan and detection</strong> section. Enable the <strong>Scan for rootkits</strong> option.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2024/08/enable-rootkit-scan-malwarebytes-800x382.png" alt="Enable rootkit scan option in Malwarebytes" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Your next scan will also include the rootkit scanning function that could find the kernel-level malware infecting your PC.</p><p></p><p></p><h3>Run Boot-Time Scan</h3><p>As mentioned above, a boot-time scan can detect kernel-level malware that depends on hiding itself before the boot process. You can either run the Microsoft Defender scan as we did above, or use a third-party app. <a href="https://www.avast.com/avast-one" target="_blank">Avast One</a> has a powerful boot-time scan functionality that you can try if Microsoft Defender fails.</p><p></p><h3>Reinstall Windows</h3><p>If security software is unable to catch kernel-level malware, reinstalling Windows should fix the issue. You should do a fresh install, as the current image could be infected. There are multiple <a href="https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-windows-11-on-pc" target="_blank">ways to install Windows 11</a>, so choose your preferred method.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Victor M, post: 1097642, member: 96560"] u didn't copy the important parts: [HEADING=2]Use Antivirus Software with Rootkit Removal Feature[/HEADING] Most antivirus software with rootkit removal features can remove most types of kernel-level malware. We recommend [URL='https://www.malwarebytes.com/solutions/rootkit-scanner']Malwarebytes[/URL], as it has a dedicated rootkit removal feature that is very effective. You’ll have to enable the rootkit scan function first, as it’s disabled by default. Click on [B]Settings[/B] in Malwarebytes, then move to the [B]Scan and detection[/B] section. Enable the [B]Scan for rootkits[/B] option. [IMG alt="Enable rootkit scan option in Malwarebytes"]https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2024/08/enable-rootkit-scan-malwarebytes-800x382.png[/IMG] Your next scan will also include the rootkit scanning function that could find the kernel-level malware infecting your PC. [HEADING=2]Run Boot-Time Scan[/HEADING] As mentioned above, a boot-time scan can detect kernel-level malware that depends on hiding itself before the boot process. You can either run the Microsoft Defender scan as we did above, or use a third-party app. [URL='https://www.avast.com/avast-one']Avast One[/URL] has a powerful boot-time scan functionality that you can try if Microsoft Defender fails. [HEADING=2]Reinstall Windows[/HEADING] If security software is unable to catch kernel-level malware, reinstalling Windows should fix the issue. You should do a fresh install, as the current image could be infected. There are multiple [URL='https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-windows-11-on-pc']ways to install Windows 11[/URL], so choose your preferred method. [/QUOTE]
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