Change code in print_footer() in ..\lib\weblib.php will surelly work. There is a hard-coded $homelink varible to that icon. The drawback of this solution is that it will make site maintenance hard, especially when moodle upgrades.
I am thinking that there should have other way to remove it. Please let me know if anyone found a better solution.
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how to remove moodle footer logos
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