Trojan.HyperBro Removal Guide

Trojan.HyperBro is a serious threat that can slip in through the tiniest security crack and stay hidden for as long as cyber attackers need it. Unless your operating system is protected by reliable security software, and unless this security software is apt to fight off malware like this Trojan, you are unlikely to detect this threat until your system is scanned. When was the last time you performed a thorough scan? If you do not remember it, it might be high time for that. Hopefully, the Trojan is not detected, but if it is, do not be surprised if other threats are found as well. This infection might be set up to steal data, but it is possible that it could also be used to assist other threats. In any case, it is important to delete Trojan.HyperBro as soon as it slithers in, and if you continue reading, we hope that you will learn how to do that. We also discuss which security measures you should take to ensure protection against Trojans in the future.

Trojan.HyperBro is a Trojan, but, more specifically, it is a RAT, which stands for “remote access tool,” or “remote access Trojan.” This kind of malware is built to help cyber criminals attack vulnerable operating systems remotely, and once they hook their claws into the system, they can try to drop files, execute commands, and do other things that, in general, are only meant to jeopardize someone’s virtual security. Back in 2018, a group known as Lucky Mouse used ScanBox and BEeF browser exploitation tools to drop Trojan.HyperBro via corrupted websites. The website would be infected with malicious JavaScript, and when someone visited it, the Trojan would be dropped. Additionally, the attacker would gain access to data within web cookies, record browsing history, connect to the webcam, grab screenshots, check for the victim’s location, and gather other kinds of sensitive information. This kind of attack was targeted at the National Data Center in Asia. Since then, the attackers could have found new targets.

Threats like Trojan.HyperBro are generally used by cyber criminals who are trying to obtain sensitive data from governments and companies. Of course, data breaches and leaks can affect regular users, but, in general, such Trojans are unlikely to be targeted at individual users. That being said, if we know one thing, it is that cyber criminals are completely unpredictable, and they could always change their strategies, build upon existing malware, and perform new kinds of attacks. They also can employ different distribution techniques, and go for different targets. Ultimately, while it is possible that home users will not need to remove Trojan.HyperBro now, we cannot know what will happen tomorrow. Of course, there are hundreds and thousands of other malicious infections that can be just as or more malicious than HyperBro. They too can invade operating systems, steal sensitive information, drop other threats, and cause other kinds of messes. Basically, whether or not you face this particular Trojan, you could still face a different one later on. If you do not want to worry about removing new threats, you need to take care of security.

If you have the slightest suspicion that you might need to remove Trojan.HyperBro or some other malicious threat from your operating system, we strongly recommend installing a malware scanner. This tool will inspect your system and determine if there are threats that require your attention. Without a doubt, if threats exist, you want to delete them as soon as possible. When it comes to Trojan.HyperBro, it appears that this malicious threat is operated using malicious .DLL files that are located in %WINDIR%\System32 or %WINDIR%\SysWOW64 directory. Once these files are removed, the infection should seize doing malicious things. Unfortunately, if sensitive information is gathered, you might remain at risk even after successful removal. To ensure security, you must employ reliable anti-malware software, change sensitive passwords, and look out for any suspicious activity or data leaks. Installing this software is also convenient because it can automatically delete the Trojan and all other threats.

How to delete Trojan.HyperBro

1. Launch Windows Explorer, which you can do by tapping keys Win+E.
2. Type %WINDIR%\System32 into the bar at the top and tap Enter.
3. Delete all malicious .DLL files.
4. Type %WINDIR%\SysWOW64 into the bar at the top and tap Enter.
5. Delete all malicious .DLL files.
6. Empty Recycle Bin.
7. Install a malware scanner and run a thorough system scan.
8. If leftover threats are detected, delete them immediately.