Professional Guides to Remove RDN/Trojan.worm

RDN/Trojan.worm is a threat identified by Microsoft Security Software. This is a typical malware that targets the core system of Windows in order to complete its tasks. RDN/Trojan.worm was made to execute a series of commands once it gets inside the system. It will gather data like system settings, Windows version, network configuration, and so on. Collected data will be sent to remote attacker for analysis. RDN/Trojan.worm is a deadly computer Trojan that spreads via other malware or fake software update. It may deceive computer users and pretend as a required file when visiting requested web pages. Once executed, RDN/Trojan.worm carry out other harmful actions on the computer without user’s knowledge. Operation of this Trojan is so discreet that even installed anti-virus program may not sense.

 

Once RDN/Trojan.worm infects a computer; it will make changes to the system. It also adds registry values and entries that are essential to its function. The threat can alter Internet browser settings causing a browser redirect in which visitor’s will receive page they did not request. Usually, redirect script is in the form of Java Script that is integrated into the browser so that it executes when user starts to surf the web. Detection of RDN/Trojan.worm may cover a large group of malicious programs or harmful scripts that shares matching payload. Purpose of this Trojan is to exploit a weakness in the system in order to redirect victims to predefined sites, which host other threats. Other variants of RDN/Trojan.worm is known to be utilized in distribution of malware and rogue programs. To remove RDN/Trojan.worm effectively, you must complete the removal steps outlined on this page. It is important that you scan the computer with anti-virus and anti-malware tool.

 

Installation

 

In general, system will get infected with RDN/Trojan.worm if malicious code is executed on the computer. Source of this trojan may vary due to the changing ways how it is deployed. Typically, spam email messages disguising as open letter from reputable institution are used to deceive recipients. Body of the message contains enticing phrases that tries to convince user into opening the attached file.

 

Malicious links from social media sites and instant messaging program are also seen as method used in distributing RDN/Trojan.worm. Illegally distributed software and media materials may also contain code that can lead to the infection of this malware.

Payload

 

In order to run itself on Windows start-up, RDN/Trojan.worm will make a copy of itself under system files. Then, registry entry is created to call the file on each Windows boot-up. Apart from that, this malware will also drop non-malicious files on various folders of the compromised PC.

 

RDN/Trojan.worm occasionally connects to a remote host to execute tasks like the following:

 

    Notify attacker on the new infection

    Sends gathered data from the infected computer

    Download and execute additional files including an updated version of the trojan

    Accept command from a remote attacker

 

Symptoms

 

There is not much obvious symptom from this malware. RDN/Trojan.worm operates silently in the background. However, Microsoft Security Software may alert you on the presence of this Trojan.

 

Professional Guides to Remove RDN/Trojan.worm

 

 

1. First, Click on the Start Menu button followed by the Control Panel option. Then Double-click on the Add or Remove Programs icon.

 

2. Locate RDN/Trojan.worm and double-click on it to uninstall RDN/Trojan.worm. Follow the screen step-by-step screen instructions provided to you to complete uninstallation of RDN/Trojan.worm.

 

3. Restart the computer.

 

4. After the un-installation process has completed, close "Add or Remove Programs" and your Control Panel.

 

5. Close all programs.

 

6. Stop RDN/Trojan.worm process. You can do this by

 

- Right-click the taskbar, and then click Task Manager .

 

-In Task Manager , click the Processes tab to see a list of running processes.

 

-Select the process that you want to stop.

 

-Right-click on the intended process, then select "End task".

 

-Done.

 

7. Search for the following files and delete these infected files from your system.

 

windivx.dll

 

stream32a.dll

 

vipextqtr.dll

 

ecxwp.dll

 

8. Rename the files that you found above to "foundbadfile1.dll" and "foundbadfile2.dll" (if you can not rename this file, then try to restart your computer in safe mode then try to rename this file.)

 

9. Go to C:Program Files folder and delete the "VirusProtect 3.8? folder (if you can't delete it, reboot your computer to safe mode then delete the folder)

 

10. Restart your computer

 

11. Go to your computer and delete the "foundbadfile1.dll" and "foundbadfile2.dll" file

 

13. You have just removed RDN/Trojan.worm from your computer manually.

 

The easier way is to get a reputable anti trojan program, that removes Win32 Trojan Virus as well as detects intrusions from other worse trojans, such as credit card and password stealing trojans.

 

RDN/Trojan.worm is classified as the Trojan horse infection which is firstly detected by Avast. Although Avast gave the users messages about preventing access, it failed to picked up this malicious this malicious Trojan horse. This RDN/Trojan.worm can take advantage of the system vulnerability to bypass the antivirus to sneak into your computer. After it gets itself installed on your computer, It is capable to add the registry to the startup items so that it can run automatically every time you launch your computer. What’s more, it can modify your default computer settings to operate on your computer backdoor to monitor your online traces to report to the remote server and wait for the command.