Remove ForBot Trojan. Description and removal instructions

Title: ForBot Trojan	Also known as: Backdoor.ForBot, Win32/HLLW.Gaobot
Type: Trojans	Severity scale: (74 / 100)

This backdoor trojan usually uses a common method of sneaking into the computer. ForBot Trojan usually arrives as an attachment from e-mail letters (in several cases these letters pretend to be antiviral updates for Norton Antivirus) and, if user runs the attached files, starts performing its routine. This pest connects to IRC client and waits for the hacker's commands. These commands may cause various effects, such as the loss of private data or different system troubles (like slowdown or crashes).

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ForBot Trojan properties:
• Allows remote user connection
• Logs keystrokes
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic ForBot Trojan removal:

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ForBot Trojan manual removal:

Kill processes:
forbot.exe, update.exe

HELP:
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Delete files:
forbot.exe, update.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Other programs to remove ForBot Trojan:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
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• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 22/12/04
Information updated: 08/03/05

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