Backdoor Warning
Your computer has multiple infections, including a
Backdoor.
A
backdoor is a software program that gives an attacker unauthorized access to a machine and the means for remotely controlling the machine without the user's knowledge.
A
backdoor compromises system integrity by making changes to the system that allow it to by used by the attacker for malicious purposes unknown to the user.
Typically it's installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security.
Such infections
may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware.
These backdoor infections
may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information, without your consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of your computer.
A
backdoor infection can give intruders complete control of your computer, logs your keystrokes, obtain passwords, steal personal information, etc.
You are strongly advised to do the following:
- Disconnect the computer from the Internet and from any networked computers until it is cleaned.
- Call all your banks, financial institutions, credit card companies and inform them that you may be a victim of identity theft
and put a watch on your accounts. If you don't mind the hassle, change all your account numbers.
- From a clean computer, change all your passwords
(ISP login password, your email address(es) passwords, financial accounts, PayPal, eBay, Amazon, any online activity you perform, requiring a username and password).
Do NOT change your passwords from this computer as the attacker will be able to get all the new passwords and transaction records.
- Back up all your important data except programs. The programs can be reinstalled back from the original disc or from the Net.
Due to its
backdoor functionality, your computer is very likely to have been compromised and there is no way that it can be trusted again.
Many
experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of trojan, the
best course of action would be to do a
reformat and re-installation of the operating system (OS).
This decision will have to be made by you...
To help you understand more, please take some time to read the following articles:
When should I re-format and reinstall my OS
What are Remote Access Trojans and why are they dangerous
How do I respond to a possible identity theft and how do I prevent it
How and Where to backup your files
Restoring your backups
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Thanks