Do you know what Trojan.HyperBro is?
Some infections are built to steal information, while others are used to execute malicious commands. Trojan.HyperBro is the type of infection that can facilitate cyber criminals to do pretty much whatever they want on the targeted operating system. It is identified as a Trojan because it is likely to use disguises to slither into the system or stay unnoticed. In fact, it is unknown how exactly this malware spreads. It is possible that known vulnerabilities could be exploited, but malware can be dropped via spam emails, malicious downloaders, via infected websites, or by other active infections. In general, this Trojan is unlikely to exist alone, and if you detect it, it is a good idea to install a trustworthy malware scanner that could inspect your operating system. Obviously, if multiple threats are found, you want to make sure that they are all deleted, but let’s start with the removal of Trojan.HyperBro.
Regular Windows users are unlikely to face Trojan.HyperBro. This infection is more likely to be used in larger attacks targeted at bigger companies, organizations, or government agencies. It is known for a fact that this Trojan was instrumental in attacks against the National Data Center in Central Asia. These attacks occurred in early 2018, and a group known by various different names – including Lucky Mouse, Emissary Panda, Bronze Union, ZipToken, or Iron Tiger – was responsible for them. The attackers were able to access government resources, and this proved the danger of the devious Trojan.HyperBro. It was used as a remote access Trojan (RAT), which means that it opened a portal through which the attackers could access the affected systems remotely. Using computer RATs, cyber criminals might be able to drop and execute files, terminate running processes, gather and transfer information, and run all kinds of malicious commands. All of this could be done silently, without the notice of the victims or even the security software set up to guard the operating systems.
According to malware experts, in one scenario, the cyber criminals behind Trojan.HyperBro injected a website with malicious JavaScript to redirect visitors to malicious websites that contained exploit tools. A few examples of those include ScanBox and BEeF. These tools were then employed to drop HyperBro Trojan. Furthermore, when the victims visited the corrupted website, the attackers were able to learn the version of the browser, steal cookies, read browsing history, check contacts, and even capture screenshots to gather more sensitive information. Overall, Trojan.HyperBro is not good news, and you certainly want to remove it if it invades your operating system. Better yet, figure out how to prevent it from invading in the first place because keeping malware away is always easier than deleting it.
Do you have experience that can help you identify and remove malware components? If you do not, it might be tough or even impossible to delete Trojan.HyperBro from the operating system. We have prepared a guide that explains where to look for malicious components, but, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that every victim will be able to erase the Trojan by following this guide. So, what’s the alternative? That would be anti-malware software that is built to detect and remove malware files automatically. Since it also can ensure protection against malware in the future, we strongly advise installing this software without further delay.
Remove Trojan.HyperBro
- Tap Win+E keys simultaneously to access Windows Explorer.
- Enter %WINDIR%\System32 into the quick access bar.
- Right-click and Delete malicious {unknown names}.dll files.
- Enter %WINDIR%\SysWOW64 into the bar and then repeat step 3.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a full system scan using a trusted malware scanner.
In non-techie terms:
Although it is unlikely that Trojan.HyperBro would attack random Windows users, since it appears to be used in large-scale attacks against governments and companies, we all need to secure our operating systems against this malicious infection. If it slithers in, it could create serious security issues, and the attackers behind it could try to steal sensitive data, execute malicious commands, drop malware files, and do other terrible things. Hopefully, you have not become a victim of this malware yet, and you still have time to secure your operating system. Even if the Trojan was discovered already, we recommend installing the same tool in both cases. This tool is an anti-malware program, and while it is designed to secure the system and keep malicious threats away, it also can successfully remove existing threats to restore the security and peace within your operating system.