A new downloader type of Trojan has been reported to cause unauthorized downloads on user PCs infecting them with malware. The Trojan.Downloader may use obfuscators to conceal itself from most widespread antivirus software’s real-time protection. You may encounter this Trojan in case you have other malware or adware on your computer. It is strongly recommended to scan for and remove this Trojan if it is residing your computer.
Name | Poshedo |
Type | Trojan.Downloader |
Short Description | Infects the user PC and connects to third-party hosts to download other files on the infected device. |
Symptoms | The user may witness all of the symptoms of viruses, adware, spyware, rootkit, ransomware and other malware on his PC. The trojan may not be noticed until its detected via an anti-malware scan. |
Distribution Method | Via PUPs, installed by bundling (Browser Hijackers) or by visiting a suspicious third-party site that is advertising it. |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss Poshedo. |
Poshedo Trojan – How Did I Get It
This Trojan may be spread via different types of spam emails. They may either resemble a service the user is registered for or mimic a reputable sender or someone from the contact list of the recipient. Symantec researchers have reported that the Trojan may arrive via what appears to be a modified .lnk shortcut. It may be in an archive (.zip, .rar. 7z) and the shortcut may have different names. The most used names by this downloader may contain the following keywords in them:
- “Order”.
- “Refund”.
- “Receipt”.
- “Product”.
- “Contract”.
Poshedo Trojan In Detail
Symantec malware researchers have outlined in their report about Poshedo, that once the Trojan is activated it may immediately connect to one of the following hosts:
→ Directexe(dot)com/Xmm/bb
sjc4911.com/(dot)sql/mike
directexe(dot)com/Xmm/bb
aromkampanya(dot)com/latin/wido
directexe(dot)com/2D2A/bg
secureemail(dot)bz/ink
sjc4911.com/(dot)sql/stanr
nevergreen(dot)net/8
zohaibnadeemgroup(dot)com/pic/harris
messystaging.com/(dot)sql/mike
aromkampanya.com/sumo
tnservice.com(dot)au/isp/ugogene
www.algerie-focus(dot)com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/01
nevergreen(dot)net/8
directexe(dot)com/2D2A/bg
nevergreen(dot)net/6
online-dropbox(dot)com/online/
droidgraphix(dot)xyz/user02/iptoo
www.amspeconline(dot)com/123/etna
jacoblennox(dot)com/wp-includes/putt
hecforex(dot)info/wp-includes/upd
All users who know how to block these malicious URLs should immediately add them to their blacklist to prevent any intrusions.These and other hosts Poshedo may connect to, might be directly dangerous to your computer because the Trojan may download several types of malware on your computer:
Ransomware – this particular malware activates itself and encrypts your files data, extorting you for money to decrypt them. Examples may be the widespread TeslaCrypt, Locky or Cryptowall 4.0.
Rootkit – this malware type may situate itself on your firmware, and it can only be cleaned via a boot scan with special anti-rootkit tools. Some rootkits are designed to remain on your computer even after a disk wipe.
Adware Viruses – these types of cyber threats contain malicious scripts that give them permissions to fill your computer with various pop-ups, fake antivirus software, and even browser redirects. They may lead to many other infections indirectly.
Killdisk Malware – this type of malware may directly destroy the data on your hard drive, replacing key files with corrupted ones. This results in you immediately losing your data.
Lockscreen Malware – this malware is ransomware, but instead of encrypting your files it may lock your screen and prevent you from accessing your computer. It may be devastating.
RATs (Remote access Trojan) – to best understand this threat imagine that the cyber-criminal has a remote control for your computer and can see everything you’re doing at any point in time. This includes keylogging your passwords while you are typing them, taking screenshots and other malicious deeds of the type.
These and other potential threats exist out there, and this Trojan may be the malware used to download them on your computer.
Remove Poshedo Trojan Completely
This cyber-threat may have already been removed by your anti-malware or antivirus program. However, it may lead to other malware, and this is why we advise following the step-by-step instructions outlined below to successfully be rid of this other malware that may be currently residing on your personal computer.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Poshedo from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Poshedo from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Poshedo from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Poshedo from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Poshedo from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Poshedo from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Poshedo from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Poshedo from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Poshedo





Step 2: Uninstall Poshedo 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:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Poshedo 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 Poshedo there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



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 Poshedo from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Poshedo 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 Poshedo 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 Poshedo files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Poshedo, 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 Poshedo 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 Poshedo 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 Poshedo 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 Poshedo 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 Poshedo will be removed.
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Eliminate Poshedo 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.