Evernote virus - How to remove

Evernote is a legitimate software for taking notes. However, certain malware developers illegally use its name by impersonating the genuine program and, instead, injecting malicious variants of the utility. This is when some people start using the term of Evernote virus, implying the software not developed by the Evernote company and causing the great number of problems on the victims’ devices. In other words, Evernote virus is a generalized term used for describing fake versions of the genuine Evernote software.

There are several cyber threats and rogue apps that attempt to impersonate the legitimate tool by Evernote. Typically these malicious programs are used for injecting unsolicited spam ads, banners and sponsored links into the websites visited by people on the infected computers. This eventually may result in the installation of other malicious software and definitely makes devices vulnerable before all major contemporary threats. It is important to scan your system with the appropriate software capable of identifying whether the Evernote version on your computer is really legitimate.

Evernote virus behavior

Evernote infection is promoted by means of Multiplug, a potentially unwanted application digitally signed by Sergei Ivanovich Drozdov. This person identifies himself as an open source developer. Once installed, the application adds its special browser extension into the attacked browser, as well as the malicious files like content.js, isdb.js, manifest.json, and WJA4PKzixj3.js into the specific folder where the browser extensions are kept. Analyzing the code, the Evernote Virus looks like the legitimate application, however, it acts with totally different behavior. The extensions added into the appropriate browser folders start loading a specific content script into every genuine website visited by the users. This obviously results in the ongoing display of excessive advertisement banners, discounts, coupons, promotions, deals, conversion of specific words into hyperlinks and so on. Instead of the genuine function peculiar to the Evernote software, this particular Evernote virus works as adware in a very aggressive manner.

Clicking on the ads displayed by means of the Evernote virus is strongly not advised. They are not safe. There is hardly any valuable information that you may find promoted through this dubious channel. Instead, these are typical redirections that may occur as a result of the virus activity:

• third-party software installations leading to the injection of PUPs (potentially unwanted programs)
• websites collecting your browsing information, personal or even financial details;
• fake Microsoft or Apple alerts demanding from you to call fraudulent toll-free helplines;
• landing pages of unwanted browser extensions that work as typical search hijackers.

Leaks explaining the Evernote virus infiltration.

There is a great number of third-party browser extensions that are indeed beneficial. They are downloaded and installed by many satisfied customers all over the world. They definitely improve the browsing experience and render a lot of useful features depending on their main function. Unfortunately, because of the CVE-2019-12592 vulnerability in several browser extensions, the malicious code may be injected into the browser and cause unwanted amendments beyond the user’s permission.

Some browser extensions may require additional permissions in order to properly complete their advertised functions. When the specific extension has the aforesaid CVE-2019-12592 vulnerability, the malicious code may secretly become the inherent part of your browser and cause the considerable damage you’ve never expected. The intrusion of the Evernote virus definitely occurs as a result of installing a hacked browser extension integrated into the Multiplug installer.

How to remove the Evernote virus for good?

Your personal caution matters a lot for preventing the Evernote virus attack. It is strongly advised that you do not refer to the help of third-party downloaders, installers or peer-to-peer networks hosting cracked software. Stay away from performing fake updates of Adobe Flash Player, Java or other software because they typically contain certain malicious software and are not genuine alerts from Windows or Apple. Even when you find a good free application and consider downloading it, pay attention to all important details during the setup process. Consider reading the EULAs (End User License Agreements) where the information about additional offers may be revealed.

Evernote virus is the infection that dramatically damages the system by injecting its malicious codes into many parts of your system. Only complex analysis with the help of reliable security software will help to detect and delete the virus for good. Attempting to get rid of the infection manually may take a long time, plus you must have advanced technical skills and knowledge not to remove important system files instead of the malicious components. Please scan your device with Spyhunter to neutralize the Evernote malware.

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How to remove Evernote virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Evernote virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Evernote virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Evernote virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Evernote virus from macOS

Delete Evernote virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Evernote virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Evernote virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Evernote virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Evernote virus from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Evernote virus. Click on the trash bin icon next to Evernote virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Evernote virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Evernote virus from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Evernote virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Evernote virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Evernote virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Evernote virus. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Evernote virus or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Evernote virus from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Evernote virus. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Evernote virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.