Backdoor Trojan

 Is your system infected with a backdoor trojan, or remote access trojan? Maybe you received a warning from your antivirus, antispyware application, or someone helping you? What is a backdoor trojan, and why should you be concerned?

A backdoor trojan differs from a trojan in that it also opens a backdoor to your system. They’re also sometimes call Remote Access Trojans (RAT). These are the most widespread and also the most dangerous type of trojan. They are so dangerous because the have the potential to allow remote administration of your system. As if a hacker were sitting at your keyboard, only worse. There’s almost no limit to what they can do. Some common uses:

   -->Use your system and Internet connection to send spam (yes, the majority of spam is now generated by infected systems).
    -->Steal your online and offline passwords, credit card numbers, address, phone number, and other information stored on your computer that could be used for identity theft, or other financial fraud.
   --> Log your activity, read email, view and download contents of documents, pictures, videos and other private data.
    -->Use your computer and Internet connection, in conjunction with others to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
   --> Modify system files, disable antivirus, delete files, change system settings, to cover tracks, or just to wreak havoc.

Because backdoor trojans have the potential to gain such complete control of a system, and install malicious code that may not be detectable, it’s wise to consider reformatting any system that’s been infected. However, many home users lack adequate backups, and backups from an uninfected system will likely be infected too. It’s also a large, time consuming job to reformat, reinstall the operating system, all applications, and restore backups.The good news is that most common backdoor trojans are installed and controlled by bots (other infected computers, or automated scripts), not humans.

On the off chance that you decided to get help with a secondary passage trojan from somebody on the web, at a PC repair shop, and so forth., we prescribe that you do the accompanying: Since these contamination may be utilized for remote get to, or even remote control of a contaminated framework, briefly detach it from the Internet at the earliest opportunity.

In the event that you don't have entry to another framework, and oblige Internet access, make certain to have a firewall introduced. We prescribe the free form of Comodo. Note: never run more than one firewall. In the event that you utilized the tainted framework for internet keeping money, to perform any online budgetary exchanges (counting eBay and Paypal), or get to any delicate data on the web, please get to a known clean PC and change your passwords at the earliest opportunity. It would likewise be astute to contact those same money related organizations to tell them your record data and passwords may have been bargained.

Nearly screen all bank and financial records. In the occasion you do notice suspicious action, its vital you act rapidly. Take after these strides suggested by the FTC: Defend: Recover From Identity Theft.

Reformat and reinstall, or disinfect Should be done?
If you have adequate backups of files including important documents, pictures, emails, contacts, etc., the installation media for your operating system and applications, as well as the technical ability required, then we strongly recommend reformatting and reinstalling.