If you suspect your VPS is infected, follow these steps to scan and try to remove malware or viruses:
Usage/Task Manager
- Viruses and Malware infections can cause high CPU, RAM, or Network usage, without the specific reason. It would be a good idea to open Task Manager, check the usage and check if there are any unknown processes running. If you see any unknown app or file- make sure to investige it and delete:
Scan for Malware
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Search Windows for Windows Security app and open it:
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Choose Virus & Threat protection option from the menu on the left side:
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Make sure to have Virus & threat protection settings turned on, then click Scan options:
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Select Full Scan and click Scan Now:
Network Traffic Check
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Search Windows for Resource Monitor app and open it:
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Check if there are any unknown processes using the internet:
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If there are any unknown processes- make sure to suspend them. Right Click on the process and choose Suspend Process:
- ⚠ Warning: Be careful when modifying or disabling network services on your VPS. Closing the wrong service may cause loss of remote access, requiring manual intervention or a full VPS reset. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out and consult us: CONTACT US
