This is probably not the right community but I haven’t found a better one.

So I watched a video from Seytonic where he mentiond that some malware creates a windows link with the name of the usb on a usb. So I checked my usb because I remembered that I had to click 2 times on my usb to opened it. I found a link that contained cmd.exe and a name of a file next to it. Upload to the virustotal showed Raspberry Roblin worm.

I use Linux but my familly uses windows so I will have to go through all familly computers and remove the worm. Where can I find info how to remove this specific worm - Raspberry Roblin? On google I found a description about how the worm works but not specific files it creates and how to remove it.

The first page that shows up is microsoft.com and it says that windows defender detects the worm, but clearly it doesnt.

Edit: The worm was on one computer and it did not have windows defender installed. Seems like malware removed it and also disabled automatic updates. I installed MalwareBytes and sucessfully removed the worm :)

  • chevy9294@monero.townOPEnglish
    14·
    6 months ago

    Thank you for the link, it will help for sure!

    I (not me but my family) always used just default Windows Defender but I heard good things about Malware bytes and BitDefender, I’ll checked them out.

    • stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub
      9·
      6 months ago

      Bitdefender usually goes on sale too - check for coupon codes, don’t pay full price. Plus you get like 5 devices with your license IIRC. Worth a shot

        • Jumuta
          3·
          6 months ago

          if you’re changing all your passwords and switching to Linux anyway consider using a free software local password manager like KeepassXC, I use it along with syncthing and it’s great

        • stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub
          65·
          6 months ago

          And you got what you paid for, no?

          I believe there is a free version as well but don’t think just because you’re installing Linux that you’re somehow safer.

          There was just a package that was essentially socially engineered into by a hacker, who then had full access to everyone’s shit.

          All because a GitHub author was pressured into letting them contribute to code. Mac/Apple are no different and starting to be more and more vulnerable as the “security by obscurity” wears off.

          Free tools are fine and well, but that stuff is done for free. Including maintainence and everything else. In times like these, ain’t nobody got time for that anymore. People need to make a living and you will see degradation in the products thusly

          • laughterlaughter@lemmy.world
            4·
            6 months ago

            I didn’t downvote you, but I think you’re assuming waaaay too much about OP’s life circumstances. For al we know, he’s an Argentinian teenage girl with an allowance, or a Vietnamese retired fisherman with no life savings.

            • stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub
              3·
              6 months ago

              Could be. However, the point stands, you’re gonna get what you pay for in the end. Not trying to be a dick ofc, but that’s the reality.

              There are some well performing options that are free, but they are limited, and not too common imo

              If anyone does have some good options, feel free to share as I may be unaware of them and think learning about them would be neat

      • Night Monkey
        1·
        6 months ago

        Not sure if this is a good deal but I’ve bought a bunch of different things from this site and it’s always legit.

        • stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub
          1·
          6 months ago

          Never heard of this site and would not recommend people plug in their cc details here. Use at your own risk.

          Further, these sites often buy cracked codes from people and that just fuels corporate layoffs and really just hurts the people who put the time and energy into making good products that actually work well and outperform others (like BitDefender)

          BD also has an excellent research lab who contributes to the intel community frequently, which benefits everyone

          Just my 2c. I don’t mind paying for things that work as advertised and are priced fairly.

          • Night Monkey
            1·
            6 months ago

            Hey whatever you think man. I’ve used them all the time and it’s always good for me. Just trying to help somebody get a good deal.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      3·
      6 months ago

      I’d start with a offline scan.

      If possible wipe the drive from Linux and reinstall Windows. Be mindful of any files as documents and other files can sometimes hide things. Make sure you reset all passwords as well. Start with email passwords and then go up from there.