Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef Fully From Your PC

A new type of trojan going by the name of TrojanDownloader:Autoit/Fadef has been reported to infect numerous PCs worldwide. This particular trojan horse is a downloader type, meaning that it modifies individual permissions that allow it to download and install several different programs on your computer in the background without your consent. The Trojan may use process migration to deceive your average antivirus program by transferring the hidden processes it runs to other executables. Experts recommend isolating the threat and automatically removing it with an advanced anti-malware scanning tool.

How Did TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef infect my PC?

Attackers have two types of strategies when they affect user PCs. One of them is targeted attack that is designed for a particular computer or a network of computers in an organization. It is usually done with a particular purpose this is why it is performed by MiTM attacks or Spoof emails. Given that this type of trojan is ‘Downloader’ we cannot rule out the fact that since it is believed to download numerous unwanted programs on the user PC, it may be distributed via massive spam mail campaigns that may resemble famous websites, like PayPal, eBay, Amazon, Alibaba and others. The threat may also be administered via social networks, like Facebook, Google+, Twitter and others, mainly via spam bots that post on users’ behalf. Also, you may have been infected by being redirected to a malicious site. This can happen if you have a browser hijacker or another PUP(Potentially Unwanted Programs) on your machines. Some PUPs cause redirects to client sites that may be dangerous to the user.

How Dangerous is TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef?

There are numerous possibilities of how this vile threat can influence your machine. One detail is that it is a trojan horse after all, and this means that it can undermine critical processes and may download applications that do different devious deeds:

• Encrypt user files and extort him for their unlocking (Ransomware).
• Delete user files (Depending on the cyber-criminal).
• Track the user’s typing key by key to steal passwords and other credentials. (Keyloggers)
• Send copies of user data to the attacker.
• Crash the operating system.
• Lock the user out of their PC.
• Conduct cyber-attacks from this computer (Common in botnets known as zombie networks).
• Control the PC hardware (Activate the camera, CD/DVD, etc.)
• Install a rootkit in the firmware of the computer, which is very difficult to remove and may be present even after a complete memory wipe-out and a freshly installed operating system.

More to it than that the Trojan is believed to created several different files in the %temp% and %appdata% locations in Windows, as well as keys and entries in the Registry Editor (RegEdit). This is done with the purpose of modifying different OS settings hence make itself harder to erase from the system.

TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef – How To Detect And Remove It?

When it comes to trojan horses, you have to implement different removal tactics in comparison to other malware. Since a Trojan has an active connection to a foreign server and has FTP enabled, it is important to isolate the cyber threat by disconnecting from the web. Then you should download an anti-malware program from a safe device that will detect all of the files affected and downloaded by this menace. The program should be with the latest definitions to remove every associated objects. To safely scan your PC, it is recommended to boot it in safe mode without networking to run it only with the essential Windows components and drivers. After scanning your computer with the anti-malware, a simple restart should be all that is necessary.

Bear in mind to backup your important data before removing any malicious files that may change critical windows elements which when quarantined may crash your operating system. It is recommended to use an external flash drive or other memory carrier device. Also, experts recommend to backup your files, using a live operating system, from a live cd or an USB stick. For more information and instructions about cleaning up the threat, refer to the instructions after this article.

Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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• Guide 1: How to Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Windows.
• Guide 2: Get rid of TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Mac OS X.
• Guide 3: Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Google Chrome.
• Guide 4: Erase TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Mozilla Firefox.
• Guide 5: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Microsoft Edge.
• Guide 6: Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Safari.
• Guide 7: Eliminate TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Internet Explorer.

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How to Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Windows.

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Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

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2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

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3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK". Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

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4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

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5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

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Step 2: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef 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:

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1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

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2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

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3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall" Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

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Step 3: Clean any registries, created by TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef 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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

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.

IMPORTANT!
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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef 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.

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Get rid of TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Mac OS X.

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Step 1: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

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2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

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3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

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4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

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5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

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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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

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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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef 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:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef. 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.

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Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner 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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Google Chrome.

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Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

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Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

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Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

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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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

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Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

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Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

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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 TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Microsoft Edge.

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Step 1: Start Edge browser.

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Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

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Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

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Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

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Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Safari.

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Step 1: Start the Safari app.

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Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

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Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

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Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

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Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

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Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef will be removed.

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How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate TrojanDownloader:AutoIt/Fadef from Internet Explorer.

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Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

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Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

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Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

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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'.

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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.

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