MicroWorld, in collaboration with the Cyber Swachhta Kendra, has introduced a free Bot Removal Tool to help citizens combat botnet infections and other malware on their computers. This initiative by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is a crucial step in safeguarding data in an era marred by data breaches and privacy risks.
The eScan CERT-In Toolkit not only detects and removes the latest botnets, viruses, spyware, adware, and malware apps from devices but also provides a consolidated display of threats discovered for users to choose from. With a cloud viral signature database, this toolkit is a comprehensive solution to ensure the security of user data.
But what exactly is a bot and how does it infect a device? A mobile bot is a type of malware that operates in the background of a device without antivirus protection, turning it into a part of a botnet controlled by a hacker. Once infected, the device can be used for criminal activities, compromising all data, apps, and internet activity.
The consequences of a device joining a botnet are severe, as hackers gain access to user data, download malicious apps, block calls and texts, and use the device’s internet connection for malicious activities. Hence, the eScan CERT-In Bot Removal Toolkit is a crucial tool in the fight against cyber threats and ensuring the privacy and security of user data. Don’t wait, download the toolkit from the Playstore now and protect your devices from malicious attacks.