IDP.ALEXA.53

What Is IDP.ALEXA.53?

Just like other detections of the IDP.ALEXA family, IDP.ALEXA.53 has been classified as software that is potentially unsafe and should not be trusted in any way. Generally, reports indicate that this may be a false positive detection and not a virus. However, some antivirus vendors detect it as malware. IDP.ALEXA.53 may be associated with multiple online games, like SeaMonkey or Plants vs. Zombies. While these games are legitimate, fake versions of them may be used to infect your computer with adware or a Trojan.

IDP.ALEXA.53 is also known to perform different virus activities on your computer, the main idea of which is to obtain information from it, such as passwords and files. This is the main reason to remove this application, just to be sure, in case it’s malware. Read this removal instructions article to learn more about IDP.ALEXA.53 and how you can effectively delete it.

IDP.ALEXA.53 – What Does It Do?

IDP.ALEXA.53 can either be a false positive (fake detection) or be a real virus. If it’s malware, it may end up on your computer via two main ways:

• If it is sent to you via e-mail attachment.
• If it has been downloaded as a file from a compromised or dangerous site.

Suppose it is sent to you by e-mail, IDP.ALEXA.53 could pose as a critically important document that you have to open. Such can be bank documents, a ticket for a flight, invoices for a purchase you do not recall making, and others. If, however, you have downloaded it from the web, this virus may pretend to be an installer for a game or program, portable software, crack fix for game or app, or key generators and activators.

Once it has compromised your computer, the IDP.ALEXA.53 virus may drop its virus files. They often contain different names, but some which we have detected to be associated with this virus are reported to be the following:

• Ammsetup(1).tmp
• Install.exe
• Ammsetup.tmp
• Seamonkey.exe
• Setup.exe

As soon as this is done, the IDP.ALEXA.53 virus may begin to perform different activities that may allow it to become an administrator on your computer. Such actions could result in this virus running a program as an active process in Windows Task Manager. Such a process can be responsible for the following malicious activities on your computer:

• Install other viruses, adware, or software on your computer without you knowing
• Perform spyware activities, like obtain system information, screenshots, log the keys you type, and record video and audio using your microphone and camera.
• Cause PC slowdowns, BSOD (blue screen of death) alerts, and several other types of problems.
• Damage your operating system by deleting different types of files and causing it to misbehave.
• Connect to the hackers’ servers allowing them to spy on you and steal files.

These are the primary reasons to consider removing IDP.ALEXA.53 completely from your computer system. Keep reading this article to see how you can remove this malware effectively.

IDP.ALEXA.53 – How To Remove It

IDP.ALEXA.53 can be removed from your computer if you follow the removal guide that is posted underneath this article. It has been created with the main reason to help isolate and delete the virus files of this nasty threat from your machine. For best results, experts recommend combining the steps below with anti-malware software. Running a scan of your computer with such a program will detect any malware and fully clean up your PC and protect it in the future.

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Preparation before removing IDP.ALEXA.53.

Before starting the actual removal process, we recommend that you do the following preparation steps.

• Make sure you have these instructions always open and in front of your eyes.
• Do a backup of all of your files, even if they could be damaged. You should back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats.
• Be patient as this could take a while.

• Scan for Malware
• Fix Registries
• Remove Virus Files

Step 1: Scan for IDP.ALEXA.53 with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

Download

Malware Removal Tool

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

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2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Step 2: Clean any registries, created by IDP.ALEXA.53 on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by IDP.ALEXA.53 there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

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1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

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2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

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3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it. Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

Step 3: Find virus files created by IDP.ALEXA.53 on your PC.

1.For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.

For Newer Windows Operating Systems

1: On your keyboard press  + R and write explorer.exe in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button.

2: Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it.

3: Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC's screen and type “fileextension:” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be "fileextension:exe". After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found:

N.B. We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navigation box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn't found it yet.

2.For Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

For Older Windows Operating Systems

In older Windows OS's the conventional approach should be the effective one:

1: Click on the Start Menu icon (usually on your bottom-left) and then choose the Search preference.

2: After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders.

3: After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it.

Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software.

IDP.ALEXA.53 FAQ

What Does IDP.ALEXA.53 Trojan Do?

The IDP.ALEXA.53 Trojan is a malicious computer program designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It can be used to steal sensitive data, gain control over a system, or launch other malicious activities.

Can Trojans Steal Passwords?

Yes, Trojans, like IDP.ALEXA.53, can steal passwords. These malicious programs are designed to gain access to a user's computer, spy on victims and steal sensitive information such as banking details and passwords.

Can IDP.ALEXA.53 Trojan Hide Itself?

Yes, it can. A Trojan can use various techniques to mask itself, including rootkits, encryption, and obfuscation, to hide from security scanners and evade detection.

Can a Trojan be Removed by Factory Reset?

Yes, a Trojan can be removed by factory resetting your device. This is because it will restore the device to its original state, eliminating any malicious software that may have been installed. Bear in mind that there are more sophisticated Trojans that leave backdoors and reinfect even after a factory reset.

Can IDP.ALEXA.53 Trojan Infect WiFi?

Yes, it is possible for a Trojan to infect WiFi networks. When a user connects to the infected network, the Trojan can spread to other connected devices and can access sensitive information on the network.

Can Trojans Be Deleted?

Yes, Trojans can be deleted. This is typically done by running a powerful anti-virus or anti-malware program that is designed to detect and remove malicious files. In some cases, manual deletion of the Trojan may also be necessary.

Can Trojans Steal Files?

Yes, Trojans can steal files if they are installed on a computer. This is done by allowing the malware author or user to gain access to the computer and then steal the files stored on it.

Which Anti-Malware Can Remove Trojans?

Anti-malware programs such as SpyHunter are capable of scanning for and removing Trojans from your computer. It is important to keep your anti-malware up to date and regularly scan your system for any malicious software.

Can Trojans Infect USB?

Yes, Trojans can infect USB devices. USB Trojans typically spread through malicious files downloaded from the internet or shared via email, allowing the hacker to gain access to a user's confidential data.

About the IDP.ALEXA.53 Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this IDP.ALEXA.53 how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific trojan problem.

How did we conduct the research on IDP.ALEXA.53?

Please note that our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware definitions, including the various types of trojans (backdoor, downloader, infostealer, ransom, etc.)

Furthermore, the research behind the IDP.ALEXA.53 threat is backed with VirusTotal.

To better understand the threat posed by trojans, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.