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Malware removal sequence lab

Malware removal sequence lab

Reorder the current 10-step SOHO malware process, then run an infection simulation.

Reorder the 10-step SOHO process (Windows Home System Restore off at 3, on + new point at 9), then pick the first three infection actions.

  1. 1Update anti-malware software
  2. 2Reimage / reinstall if needed
  3. 3Remediate the infected systems
  4. 4Schedule scans and run updates
  5. 5Disable System Restore on Windows Home
  6. 6Quarantine the infected systems
  7. 7Enable System Restore and create a new restore point (Windows Home)
  8. 8Investigate and verify malware symptoms
  9. 9Educate the end user
  10. 10Scan and use removal techniques (safe mode / PE)

Infection sim

Home PC: pop-ups, fake AV, restore points exist. FIRST three actions in order.

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