Mal/VBDrop-G

Mal/VBDrop-G is a Trojan that uses various holes in network security to hide itself on new computers, whereupon Mal/VBDrop-G will download and run extra malware. Since Mal/VBDrop-G hides its own execution, uses the resources of your computer for malicious purposes, and alters and executes files for the sake of damaging your privacy or system integrity, you should delete Mal/VBDrop-G at once. As protection against Mal/VBDrop-G has been provided since early in 2010, a reasonably up to date anti-virus scanner will keep Mal/VBDrop-G from getting on your system in most circumstances.

The Irritant Characteristics of Mal/VBDrop-G

The first thing Mal/VBDrop-G will do is the first thing most viruses do - Mal/VBDrop-G gets its hands all over your registry entries. This enables Mal/VBDrop-G to boot up whenever you boot Windows itself, although in many cases using a safer booting option, like Safe Mode, will prevent this from happening. Since Mal/VBDrop-G will seek to infect your computer secretly, you may not see Mal/VBDrop-G at work at first.

The clearest sign of Mal/VBDrop-G's presence will be unidentified processes and files in your system, along with open ports and outbound or inbound traffic. Mal/VBDrop-G will then gobble up your system resources for the purpose of spreading even more malware onto your hard drive. Even setting aside other malware symptoms, this act alone can cause significant instability and make your computer run sluggishly.

Reaping the Results of a Mal/VBDrop-G Infection

The major threat of a Mal/VBDrop-G infection is its proclivity for creating additional malware on your machine. This is done in the background as much as possible, with no easy clues to allow you to stop Mal/VBDrop-G. Infections may offer faked error messages about your system performance, redirect your browser towards unsafe websites, create pop-up windows, hamstring the use of integral system-maintenance applications, or record and steal keyboard keystrokes or file information. Symptoms can be varied and deleting Mal/VBDrop-G as soon as it's noticed is important to minimize any damage your machine may suffer. Signs specific to Mal/VBDrop-G itself include:

• Irritating and dangerous pop-up windows.
• The direct alteration of browser settings, especially your homepage.
• Severe interference with the results of popular search engines like Google and Yahoo.
• A changed desktop image.

Turning Back the Clock on Mal/VBDrop-G

Mal/VBDrop-G isn't noted to be especially troublesome to remove, although other malware Mal/VBDrop-G runs can complicate matters. Acting quickly by having well-updated viral scanners and using Safe Mode for scans will most likely remove the infection. While trying to remove Mal/VBDrop-G, don't make the mistake of trusting unknown security software, since Mal/VBDrop-G companion malware may pose as rogue scanning software. Only use software from trusted and verified sources to be certain of deleting Mal/VBDrop-G with as little trouble as possible.