How to remove Ramnit virus

Ramnit is a virus which can give remote access to your computer for the cybercriminals

Ramnit virus is a dangerous cyber threat which infects EXE, DLL and HTML files^[1] on the targeted device. Experts categorize this malicious program as a Trojan horse as it might create a backdoor by connecting the affected computer to the remote server. Even though it might be hard to identify the attack, you can notice that files infected by Ramnit virus are renamed as Srv.exe once the malware infiltrates the system. 

Researchers note that Ramnit malware is highly sophisticated — it can hide its presence on the system by creating a default web browser process and injecting the malicious code into it. As a result, some security tools are not able to detect the obfuscated cyber threat, and the Trojan can perform its hazardous activity. 

Ramnit Trojan not only infects files with .HTM, .HTML, and .EXE extensions, but also creates a backdoor^[2] by connecting the computer to the remote server. Once it is done, cybercriminals can take over the affected device and perform the following actions:

• Infiltrate the system with more malware;
• Record keystrokes and obtain personal information;
• Steal logins and passwords;
• Use CPU for cryptocurrency mining.

Likewise, it is essential to recognize the infection as soon as possible. One of the most common Ramnit symptoms is the change of the infected file's name. Therefore, if you notice any files with the ending of Srv.exe, you should be aware that your system is attacked by the Trojan. 

Our security experts recommend you to take actions immediately — you can install FortectIntego for Ramnit removal. This security tool uses the malware database which helps it to identify and delete Ramnit along with other malicious programs successfully. 

However, before you remove Ramnit virus with the antivirus, you might need to reboot your computer into Safe Mode to deactivate the cyber threat. For that, we have prepared detailed instructions which are appended to the end of this article. Follow them attentively.

Infected removable drivers are the main malware distribution source

According to the research, this Trojan horse spreads via infected external drives. Once, for example, USB Flash drive, is connected to the computer, it drops the payload of the malware and HTML, EXE, and HTM files are being infected. However, along with the primary distribution method, this cyber threat might also spread via one of the following ways:

• Fake software updates uploaded on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing sites;
• Online ads containing malicious scripts;
• Inside the attachments of spam emails;

Therefore, security analysts^[3] recommend you to stay vigilant and monitor your online activity. In other terms, you should never click on any suspicious content online, including attractive pop-up ads, hyperlinks to unknown sites, surveys, unauthorized emails, spam attachments, etc. 

Additionally, make sure that you refrain from downloading software cracks or video, audio files illegally. P2P networks can be exploited to distribute malware disguised as a legitimate file. Thus, install applications only from official websites and use an antivirus with real-time protection for an extra layer of security. 

Ramnit virus removal guide

Computer users should understand that this cyber threat is highly sophisticated. In other terms, any thoughts about manual Ramnit virus removal should not be considered. Ramnit virus analysis revealed that it could not only disguise itself running under legitimate system processes but also drop its components in random locations on the system.

Therefore, if you try to remove Ramnit manually, there is a substantial risk that you won't get rid of all its elements and the malware would reappear on the computer. Luckily, you can get FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes for quick Ramnit removal. Before that, reboot your system into Safe Mode as shown below this article.