Protect the systems from the known Viruses - Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT)

The Cyber-Attacks are increasing day by day and the criminals are using different techniques for attacking the computer system or network for stealing the data. Today we are going to discuss the popular malware attack.

What is Malware..?

The malware is a kind software that harmful to the computer, this type of unauthorized application will collect the valuable details from the machine without user permission. The malicious applications have self-executing capability. The following is the list of common type malware applications.

Virus

The virus is a program created by cybercriminals for doing specified tasks. The program has the capability to destroy the data and replicate it from one machine to another machine.
RootKit
The A rootkit is a set of stealth mode applications, the attacker using this to gain the target machine access. A rootkit installed system is called the rooted computer.
Spyware

Spyware is an application that targets the systems to gather the information of users. It also sends the details to another system without the user’s knowledge. Sometimes it aims the financial sector for stealing sensitive data.

HOW TO SCAN AND PREVENT MALWARE

The above are some examples of the malware which are normally affect in our systems and the next is to discuss, how to prevent this.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT)
The Windows Malicious Removal Tool is a freeware developed by Microsoft. The MSRT downloaded with Windows Updates also the user can download it from Microsoft website.
Download and Scan the Malware
Step 1 – Download MSRT from Microsoft Download Center

Step 2 – Install MSRT

Step 3 – Start the Full Scan mode. It will scan all files and folders

Scanning in Progress

Step 4 – Check and act as per the result

Topic Conclusion
As explained MSRT is a free malware removal tool and strictly never an alternative of anti-virus. So must install proper anti-virus for getting full security.