DropDrans is detected and classified as a Trojan downloader as an initial stage of a cyber-attack. DropDrans is employed by hackers to download and install different malware from designated web locations and remote servers. This way the cyber criminals can execute numerous malicious operations on the compromised machine. DropDrans Trojan is capable of downloading and installing a key logger and screen grabber application automatically, so the attackers can get their hands on your personal and banking credentials, usernames and passwords to your online accounts. Experts recommend the use of a trusted anti-malware program to remove the DropDrans Trojan downloader from your computer.
DropDrans – Distribution, Technical Details, and Behavior
DropDrans is distributed mostly via malicious attachments to spam email messages. The Trojan downloader may also be advertised as a free app on questionable free download website
Trojan downloaders like DropDrans may be employed to inject the affected computer with malware and viruses that can expose the system to major security issues.
Experts with Microsoft that DropDrans gets installed with a random file name to a random folder. One of the reported file names used by the Trojan is intel.exe.
DropDrans can download files, some of which may be malicious, from a hard coded Dropbox account. The account is currently offline, according to the specialists.
The downloaded files with the following names are saved to the root directory:
- data.bin
- comine.exe
- ~tmp.dat
A clear sign that your computer is infected with DropDrans is the presence of each of these files on your machine.
Microsoft detects the threat as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dropdrans.A.
How to Remove DropDrans from Your Computer?
It is possible that there is malware on your machine that prevents antivirus programs from executing. Follow the steps below in order to gain access to the Web and download a reputable anti-malware tool.
Step One: Alternative Browser
Malware may modify the settings of your browser or disable it completely. In case you have problems with the browser you are currently using, open a different one instead.
Step Two: Removable Media
Download an anti-malware program on another PC, copy it to a CD, DVD, USB flash drive or a removable media of your choice. Install the AV program on the infected computer.
Step Three: Start Windows in Safe Mode
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu.
2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Step Four: Remove DropDrans automatically with Spy Hunter Malware – Removal Tool
Spy Hunter FREE scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the malware tool. Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
- Guide 1: How to Remove DropDrans from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of DropDrans from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove DropDrans from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase DropDrans from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall DropDrans from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove DropDrans from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate DropDrans from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove DropDrans from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove DropDrans
Step 2: Uninstall DropDrans and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by DropDrans 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 DropDrans there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
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.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of DropDrans from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall DropDrans and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove DropDrans via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove DropDrans files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as DropDrans, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove DropDrans from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase DropDrans from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall DropDrans from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove DropDrans from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the DropDrans will be removed.
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Eliminate DropDrans from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
