This article aims to help you fully remove the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer system and protect it against future infections.
A new Trojan horse, detected as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen has been detected by malware researchers. The virus is from the downloader type and it’s primary purpose is to download other malware or adware on victims computers. It may also steal information, log keystrokes, take screenshots and perform other malicious activities on infected computers. In case your computer has been infected by Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, we strongly recommend that you read this article and learn how to remove it completely from your computer.
Threat Summary
| Name | Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen |
| Type | Downloader Trojan |
| Short Description | Aims to stay undetected for as long as possible on the infected computers of users. |
| Symptoms | Suspicious processes running on the background of your computer. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files |
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Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen – Spread
In order to infect the maximum ammount of victims, this malware may be spread via massive spam campaigns, that advertise it as an e-mail attachment that is seemingly legitimate, such as:
- Invoices.
- Receipts.
- Banking history statements.
In addition to this, the massages in the e-mails themselves may also include convincing text embedded within them, whose primary purpose is to get victims to open the attachments. Here is an example of how a convincing spammed e-mail messages may appear like:
Dear Customer
We have attempted to deliver your package
The delivery attempt failed because nobody was present at the shipping
address, so this notification has been automatically sent.You may arrange re-delivery by visiting the nearest DBL office with the
printed shipping invoice mentioned below.If the package is not scheduled for delivery or picked up within 96 hours,
it will be returned to the sender.TRACKING Number: 97 93745 186
Expected Deliver Date: 26.05.2017
Class: Package services
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation
Status: eNotification sent
Download detailed reference about the purchase.
To check on the delivery status of our mailing or arrange re-delivery
please visit our site.2017 DHL Corporation
This is an automatically generated mail, please do not reply
Besides via suspicious e-mail attachments, the malware may also be spread via other types of suspicious software, such as fake executable files posted online as well as other fraudulent files which are posted as fake setups on suspicious websites or as fake key generators game patches, cracks and other types of seemingly legitimate executable files.
Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen More Info
As soon as your computer is infected by this Trojan, the virus immeditalyuses obfuscation to cover it’s infection from any antivirus software products. Since such downloaders are created by more than one malware author, this virus may be packed with different features for different heuristics of it.
When it has been downloaded and executed, the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen may create more than one malicious files in some of the following Windows folders:
- %AppData%
- %Local%
- %LocalLow%
- %Roaming%
- %Temp%
When this is done, the malware begins to perform multiple different tasks in order to obtain read and write permissions over the infected computer and establish connection to the download server. When this has been done, the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen virus may download the following types of files on your computer system:
- Malicious files.
- Threats and security risks which are related to pay-per-click and pay-per-install schemes.
- Misleading software.
- Adware and Browser Hijackers plus other unwanted software.
- Updates and upgrades to stay hidden.
- Botnet malware.
- Ransomware.
In generally, downloader trojans do not download noticable malware, because if the victims spot it, they may reinstall their Windows and prevent the downloader trojan from working again as well. But in most cases they may also steal information from your computer while downloading apps which generate them profits. Such information may be:
- Your typed keystrokes.
- Your online activity.
- Financial data.
- Login information.
- Passwords.
How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen Fully
In order to perform an effective removal Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer, it is important to isolate this malware and remove every object created by it, but to also isolate any weaknesses on your system against reinfection. This is why, researchers strongly recommend to remove the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer with the aid of an advanced anti-malware software which will automatically perform those steps for you. If you have experience with malware malware removal, you can try the manual remova instructions instead of the automatic solutions below. Whatever the case, if you believe that your computer has been infected with Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, it is also likely that other malware may also reside on your computer, only one more reason to go with the automatic removal solution.
Ventsislav Krastev
Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen on Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen in Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Internet Explorer.
- Guide 8: Disable Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen Push Notifications in Your Browsers.
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About the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.
How did we conduct the research on Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen?
Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen threat is backed with VirusTotal https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload.
To better understand this online threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.
References
1.Browser Redirect – What Is It?
2.Adware Is Malicious, and It Uses Advanced Techniques to Infect
3.The Thin Red Line Between Potentially Unwanted Programs and Malware
4.The Pay-Per-Install Affiliate Business – Making Millions out of Adware
5.Malicious Firefox Extensions Installed by 455,000 Users Blocked Updates
How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen
Step 2: Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.
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.
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.
Step 4: Scan for Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.
2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.
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.
Video Removal Guide for Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen (Windows).
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Get rid of Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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:
2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:
3.In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen:
4.Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.
5.In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.
6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference.
Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.
7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:
- 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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:
1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:
2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:
3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.
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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, 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.
Video Removal Guide for Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen (Mac)
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Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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 Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen will be removed.
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Eliminate Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen 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.
Remove Push Notifications caused by Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Your Browsers.
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".
Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen FAQ
What is Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen?
The Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen threat is adware or browser redirect virus. It may slow your computer down siginficantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.
The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.
What are the symptoms of Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen?
There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:
Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and has poor performance in general.
Symtpom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.
Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.
Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.
Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.
If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts reccomend that you check your computer for viruses.
What types of Unwanted Programs are there?
According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your Mac can be the following types:
- Rogue Antivirus programs.
- Adware.
- Browser hijackers.
- Clickers.
- Fake optimizers.
What to do if I have a "virus" like Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen?
Do not panic! You can easily get rid of most adware or unwanted program threats by firstly isolating them and then removing them from your browser and computer. One reccomended way to do that is by using a reputable malware removal software that can take care of the removal automatically for you. There are many anti-malware apps out there that you can choose from. SpyHunter is one of the reccomended anti-malware apps, that can scan your computer for free and detect any viruses, tracking cookies and unwanted adware apps and eliminate them quickly. This saves time when compared to doing the removal manually.
How to secure my passwords and other data from Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen?
With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:
Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.
Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your e-mail passwords.
Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.
Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activiites with your card.
Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.
Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.
Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.
Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.
Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.
If you follow these reccomendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.
More tips you can find on our website, where you can also ask any questions and comment underneath the articles about your computer problems. We will try to respond as fast as possible.