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Terminal - removing virus or rootlets


I found a file in my terminal named ~$E THINKERS.docx, I tried to removed it using the rm command but it keeps telling me no such file found. I think its a rootkit, since my antivirus doesn't detect it. Anyone can help me remove it?


Solution

  • Your question is lacking details...

    I suppose you are working in Unix-like terminal and typing: rm ~$E THINKERS.docx and the expansion fail (look for "Tilde Expansion" in bash(1)).

    Could you try: rm '~$E THINKERS.docx'?

    If it were a rootkit, you most probably wouldn't see it...