Remove Facebook Video Virus (Complete Removal)

You are suspecting that you got the Facebook Video Virus? This page includes detailed Facebook Video Virus Removal instructions!

Seems that the Locky Ransomware has found another way to get spread online. 2016 was the year of Locky and, unfortunately, 2017 isn’t looking much better so far. This time hackers are using Facebook to distribute their harmful parasite. To begin with, your computer is no longer infection-free. You’re stuck with malware which is the reason for your current struggles. Researchers believe that Locky is using JS.Nemucod. Regardless of what infection you have on board, you have to delete it. You simply cannot afford to keep such a stealthy, tricky parasite on your computer system. The virus is messing with your default settings as we speak. Do yourself a favor; locate and delete the intruder. Check out our article as you will find all the information you need here. Don’t rush. Rushing is what got your machine infected in the first place so take your time. Now, how does this nuisance work? Immediately after installation, it makes several modifications. It then takes advantage of your Facebook account. After all, Facebook is used by 1.79 billion people every month. Just imagine how catastrophic this parasite could potentially be. This virus relies solely on your curiosity and negligence. As it can’t cause you damage directly, it waits for you to do it. This program tries to trick you into clicking one certain (malicious) web link. By clicking it, you end up downloading Locky. Yes, it’s that simple. In order to deceive you, the parasite uses an image file with the .svg extension. Take a look at your inbox; is there some random message there containing such a file? Stay away from it at all cost because this thing is very dangerous. You receive a message accompanied by a photo_{random numbers}.svg file. To make the trick even more effective, hackers add an intriguing caption. For example, “Look at this video!“, “My private video!” “OMG Private video”. Hackers are shamelessly lying to your face so make sure you avoid their web link. One single careless click is more than enough to get your computer infected with a notoriously devastating virus. Locky is no threat to be taken lightly so you must be cautious. Even if you do ignore the misleading message, you still have malware on your PC. The virus serves as a back door to more parasites so before you know it, your situation may turn from bad to terrible. What is the solution to that? Uninstall the virus.

How did I get infected with Facebook Video?

Malware applies plenty of infiltration techniques to get downloaded. What all these tactics share is the fact they don’t need your permission. Malicious programs sneak onto your PC via stealth and deceit. Take spam messages and emails, for instance. A rule of thumb is to always delete the questionable emails you receive, especially if you don’t personally know the sender. That might be the oldest trick in the books but it is still painfully efficient. Next time you come across some random email-attachments, delete them. Another famous trick involves malicious torrents, illegitimate websites and third-party pop-ups. Stay away from those as they usually pose a threat to your safety. In addition, be careful what you download. Apart from fake software updates, malware may get attached to some freeware/shareware bundle. Opting for the advanced or custom option in the Setup Wizard is always a good idea. Do not underestimate hackers’ creativity when it comes to spreading malware online. There’s no such thing as being too cautious on the Web.

Why is Facebook Video dangerous?

The Facebook message you receive looks rather harmless. Furthermore, it might be disguised as a message sent from one of your Facebook friends. How can you tell whether the message is safe or corrupted? If you spot the .svg extension, that’s a clear sing for trouble. Clicking the link means you fall directly into hackers’ aggravating trap. We assume you aren’t actively trying to download Locky. Therefore, ignore the parasite’s tricky messages and uninstall the malware. In addition, your click turns you into an affiliate as your Facebook account would start sending that same message to your friends. It’s a very simple yet super clever scheme. Keep an eye out for such “private messages” and do not let the parasite fool you. This so-called Facebook virus has already infected more than 800 000 Facebook users so pay attention. If this pest gets to you, you have to uninstall it as soon as possible. To do so manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Facebook Video?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Facebook Video infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the virus – (it is usually random generated characters) and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: [Random]

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first.

Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!