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Can’t Remove Instagram Virus? This page includes detailed Instagram Virus Removal instructions!
Let’s face it. It was only a matter of time before the cybercriminals got their minds set on infiltrating social media. With more and more people joining the Instagram follower base of over 1 billion people, it is understandable why. Chances are, you have heard of the following versions of the virus that has been lurking on the social media platform: The Ugly List 2016 scam, Who Viewed Your Instagram Profile virus, RayBan Instagram virus or Instagram Followers virus. They get hold of the victim’s personal profile to further spread the virus to the people they follow. What usually happens is that suspicious ads and posts appear on your news feed, as well as similar content gets posted on your behalf without your knowledge.
How did I get infected with Instagram Virus?
These Instagram viruses are able to spread rapidly through the app with the help of the accounts they infect. For example, The Ugly List 2016 scam uses the compromised account to post a photo and then starts tagging the victim’s friends at random, followed by a comment like “OMG you are on that list”. Once the victims click on the link, they instantly get infected. Another example of a virus with a similar way of action is the RayBan Instagram virus. It emerged somewhere in the middle of April 2018. User’s feed gets interrupted by ads that even tag them in the comments. A similar type of virus has been seen on Facebook too. The ads offer colossal sales of the RayBan sunglasses and the misguided victim can easily fall into the trap by clicking on them. This, of course, results in an immediate virus
Why is Instagram Virus dangerous?
Everyone wants to have a significant amount of followers, but they should not go downloading apps that promise followers increase. While the effect may be visible, the said followers are fake. This particular version of the virus is related to the Zeus virus which is known for stealing credit cards’ information. Fans of this social media platform need to be extra cautious when using Instagram. Because once the virus infiltrates the victim’s account it steals not only credentials but also starts following random profiles as well as like and post photos. Not to mention bring the user’s followers into the scam too, by tagging them on the said content.
How Can I Remove Instagram Virus?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Instagram Virus 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 Instagram Virus.exe 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: Instagram Virus
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the Instagram Virus program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Instagram Virus folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!