Trojan.Cidox.C is a specific form of Data Sending Trojan, which turns up as a non-self-replicating malware program utilized by malware distributors for illegal subjects. It could lead to destructive activities on the computer that it infects determined by the nature of Trojan. As a matter of fact, Trojan.Cidox.C, similar as the recent Win32/Bundpil.BO infection, often carries out damaging symptoms by making full use of its programmed codes and registry files that could be implanted into system forcibly. Upon its installation, Trojan.Cidox.C infection would make modification in Master Boot Record configuration in order to be launched automatically whenever Windows boots up. Basically, this type of Trojan infection is quite small, and it is difficult to catch all the components only with the help of antivirus software or other security tools. VilmaTech security experts have classified Trojan.Cidox.C as a high-risk security infection because it may track keystrokes and then record stolen information off PC user in its own virtual file system. At the same time, Trojan.Cidox.C threat may utilize all possible security vulnerabilities so that to drop and install additional malware, such as worm, rouge, rootkit, on compromised machine. Without timely uninstallation, Trojan.Cidox.C may even open a backdoor, offering unauthorized access to Windows for remote hackers.
According to more current security reports, Trojan.Cidox.C is being popularly diffused using exploits kits (eg. BlackHole) which have the capability to permeate a user’s computer easily by making full use of system loopholes. Apart from the basic spreading measure, Trojan.Cidox.C virus is skilled in utilizing a variety of social engineering tactics. Most commonly, this type of Trojan infection could be downloaded manually by tricking PC users into thinking they are downloading or installing a standard and useful software program. Besides, Trojan.Cidox.C threat is also prevalent on compromised websites such as some P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing websites containing the activation code of the virus. In some cases, PC users may get infected with Trojan.Cidox.C virus when they navigate to a malign link or other attachments embedded in a spam email.
Note: The following manual removal is nice choice to get rid of Trojan.Cidox.C infection. However, it requires certain computer expertise. If you cannot handle the operation alone, please be free to contact VilmaTech Certified 24/7 online expert here to help you resolve your issue properly in a short time.
Some PC users may often notice the presence of Trojan.Cidox.C after having a full/quick scan in their antivirus application. However, they may only be able to detect Trojan.Cidox.C virus, but cannot remove the infection completely from computer. This is because Trojan.Cidox.C, created by cyber criminals, has been endowed with advanced hiding techniques. When installed, this Trojan virus will typically spread and hide its codes and files deeply in system so that to evade auto removal. In this case, to entirely eliminate Trojan.Cidox.C infection, you may consider the almighty manual approach to clean up all its components from computer. Anyhow, manual removal is a complex and risky task, and it is strongly recommended to backup Windows registry entries before carrying out the approach.
1. End up the running process of Trojan.Cidox.C.
2. Before removing all components of Trojan.Cidox.C, you need to show hidden files related to Trojan.Cidox.C infection first.
3. Go to hard disk and remove all the files related to Trojan.Cidox.C.
%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Random “.exe”
4. Remove all the following Trojan.Cidox.C’s registry entries.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ‘Random’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” =Random
Trojan.Cidox.C is a dangerous Trojan infection that is designed by cyber criminals to make hazards on affected computer and then steal valuable information off PC user. Up to now, Trojan.Cidox.C infection mainly attack individuals using Windows operating system, including Windows XP, 7, Vista and Windows 8. This type of Trojan virus can often sneak into a targeted machine without any permission or knowledge. Once being installed, it will typically insert and spread its codes and files in kernel system on order to make chaos. Basically, by making changes in Windows configuration, Trojan.Cidox.C could be loaded up automatically on every Windows boot. While running in the background, Trojan.Cidox.C threat may steal user’s confidential data by recording user’s keystrokes and online search cookies. Except that, Trojan.Cidox.C may drop and install additional PC malware on the affected computer to make worse results. Additionally, Trojan.Cidox.C may often act as backdoor and permit remote hackers to access targeted machine without any authorization. It is certain that Trojan.Cidox.C should be removed timely so as to avoid further damage and loss. However, it may often bypass the full detection and removal by antivirus, so it is strongly recommended to adopt the above manual approach.
Tip: If you meet any problems during the process, you are welcome to start a live chat with VilmaTech Certified 24/7 online expert here to get real-time support.
