Remove com.google.provision virus (Easy Removal Guide)

Com.google.provision is a virus that mostly targets Android users

The picture illustrating Android malware-com.google.provision

Com.google.provision is a virus that is mostly detected on Android devices. Nevertheless, some versions of malware are also present on laptops and PCs. The presence of this cyber threat should not be ignored as it exhibits bothersome behavior to replicate itself after unsuccessful elimination. Some users may confuse a legitimate Provision app with this virus. However, the application is genuine and approved by both, Google and Apple, stores.

SUMMARY
Name	Com.google.provision
Type	Malware
Mostly affects	Android devices
Symptoms	Additional app installation without consent, intrusive ads and redirects, etc.
Distribution	Third-party sites
Danger level	Medium. Can install dangerous apps
Elimination	Install mobile version of Fortect Intego

Since the malware functions via scripts, it does not reveal itself in a form of software. Unfortunately, this peculiarity bothers the detection. Observing the specification of the infection, most often it behaves as a tool which is able to access Android device administration rights and download additional and, certainly, unnecessary applications.

Unfortunately, due Android OS higher vulnerability than Windows OS, such infection became of dominant Android malware^[1] types. What is more, com.google.provision infection also manifest certain immunity to factory settings reset function. In order to remove com.google.provision malware, install the mobile version of Malwarebytes Malwarebytes. In case, it does not find anything, repeat the action in Safe boot.

Android malware can multiply quickly

Unfortunately, this infection is just one of the variations of this type of malware. There are other malware samples, such as com.android.gesture.builder. In addition, this com.google.provision virus also has its PC variations. Users reported detecting this malware on laptops and tablets.

Besides downloading potentially fraudulent applications, the malware is likely to collect technical information about users’ PC or devices or even attempt to target more sensitive data – personal information. While some cyber criminals focus on elaborating ransomware, other felons craft Android malware.

There have been multiple cases when they hid their viruses under seemingly innocent Android apps. Furthermore, recently a more insidious malware campaign was detected.^[2] Downloading an application becomes more risky as by clicking “download,” you may activate the malware even if no additional attachments are seen. Thus, considering the potential of this malware variation, make a rush to perform com.google.provision removal. Android virus- com.google.provision-sample

Safe behavior online cant prevent malware infiltration

Unfortunately, Android developers still have a long way improving their product. One of the key flaws is the absence of PC-identical browser settings. Since you can only clear ache but not reset browser settings, a number of users get into the trap of malware which roams in poorly protected websites.

Additionally, users might be exposed to dangerous threats when they download content from websites which host illegal content, such as cracked software or keygens. Malware creators can inject these executables^[3] with malicious code which gets activated as soon as the file is extracted.

Furthermore, mobile users still do not take cyber security seriously. They do not secure their phones with anti-virus software. Therefore, lets give you some advice how to strengthen the security of your phone:

avoid installing apps from untrusted and unknown sources
check whether you are redirected to a wanted site without getting a shady URL flashing before reaching the destination
install OS and security app updates
check which app has access to Device Administration privileges

Com.google.provision infection elimination guidelines

Due to its covert and flexible form, you may not succeed in completing manual com.google.provision removal. Since the malware might remain even after resetting factory settings, let virus elimination tool delete the infection, as automatic elimination is always a faster and more efficient solution.

Com.google.provision android malware

You may also boot your mobile device or tablet into Safe boot, launch the software and remove Com.google.provision virus. In case you have detected the infection on Windows or Mac OS, check below instructions how to reset browser settings. Note non-native English users, for instance, Czech speakers^[4], are targeted as well. Finally, delete all unknown applications which were installed by this malware.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
Pick Manage Add-ons.
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:

Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
Select Internet Options.
In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:

Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
Under Browsing history, click Delete...
Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:

Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
Select Reset.
In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
Select Add-ons.
In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:

Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:

Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

How to remove com.google.provision virus

Com.google.provision is a virus that mostly targets Android users

Android malware can multiply quickly

Safe behavior online cant prevent malware infiltration