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Guide to Removing Malware on Facebook in Video Format.zip
1. In the new field, download the video.zip file but do not open it yet.
Not only video.zip files but any file, you can use the virustotal tool to check if there are any issues with the file.
Step 1: Access the VirusTotal address right here and press choose file to select the video.zip file.
Step 2: Select the video.zip file you just downloaded earlier and then click Open.
Step 3: Then click on quest to have the Virustotal system upload and check.
With hundreds of checking tools from major antivirus software companies like BKAV, Kaspersky, or AVG, it will take you a little time.
Step 4: Once done, you can view the results, with all green marks indicating safety. Please note that the file Mytour uploaded is hypothetical for you to easily imagine how Virustotal works. In reality, when you use this tool, most checking programs will show red, warning you of danger.
2. In case you've been infected with the video.zip malware
So what if you accidentally opened it? Stay calm and follow these steps to remove the malware in video.zip format on Facebook.
Step 1: First, go to your C drive where you will easily notice the appearance of Miner.json and Miner.exe files, which are our culprits.
Step 2: Now open Task Manager from the taskbar.
Step 3: Then go to the Detail section and look for running processes with names like code.exe or miner.exe. Right-click on it and then press End task.
Step 4: The system will ask you again, choose End Process to make it stop functioning.
After that, go back to delete the 2 files Miner.json and Miner.exe, if you haven't done the above step first, you won't be able to delete them. Note to use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Del to completely delete them from your computer.
Step 5: Open the Start Menu, then type Control Panel to quickly search for and access this section.
Step 6: Proceed to Uninstall a program in Control Panel.
Then find the browser, specifically Google Chrome, and click Uninstall to completely remove it.
Finally, download and install the latest version of Google Chrome from here.
If you can't delete the file, make sure you have closed all processes related to video.zip. Additionally, you can use other antivirus software like Kaspersky, AVG, or BKAV to scan the virus-infected drive separately to eradicate it.
Although being infected with the video.zip malware has nothing to do with your Facebook account, it's best to ensure even greater safety by changing your Facebook password right after removing the malware or using a different computer. If you're unsure of the steps, you can refer to how to change your Facebook password right here.
Furthermore, activate two-factor authentication for your Facebook account if you haven't already. Using two-factor authentication for Facebook will greatly enhance the security of your account.
