Delete Loda RAT: Complete Termination Solution

This article is specially designed foe those victimized users whose device got damaged because of Loda RAT and want to remove Loda RAT from the deceived system immediately. Hence, try to read and follow all the guided instructions that are as discussed in this article.

Loda RAT’s Reports
Threat’s Name	Loda RAT
Threat’s Type	Trojan Horse
Spotted In	2017
Detected By	Cisco Talos Researchers
Targeted Countries	United States, Central and South America.
Symptoms	This is a RAT virus that can able to steal all the crucial information about the victim.
Affected Web Browser	Internet Explorer, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,  Opera.
Infected System	XP, Win 32/64, 10, Vista, 7, 8/8.1.
Language Used	AutoIT Programming Language
Spreading Technique	Peer to peer file sharing network, email spam campaigns etc.
Risk level	Severe
Detection Tool	When the victim notices that its important files are corrupted then should use this Windows Detection Tool for the full scanning of the computer system.
Data Recovery Tool	If the user observes that its device is not responding properly then must utilize this Data Recovery Tool for the retrieval of all essential files.

Introductory View On Loda RAT

Loda RAT is a newly detected malware infection that is classified under the (Remote Access Tool) trojan family of virus. This was recently spotted in 2017 by the famous malware researchers team members who belongs to Cisco Talos cyber security labs. It is a new version 1.1.1  which is mainly used for fresh malware spreading campaigns whose prime motive is to target the countries like United States, as well as Central and South America. It is basically written in AutoIT programming language for the promoting some fake emails that divert the user to fake website which is hosted by various macro documents whose main targeting suspect is CVE-2017-11882. The chief aim of developing such threats by the remote hackers is to earn huge amount of illegal revenue from the victimized users of the corrupted machines. 

Sources Of Loda RAT

Loda RAT is a Remote Administration Tool that can secretly gets intruded into the compromised computer system by using various dispersal means such as downloading torrents websites, free file hosting websites, email spam campaigns, online gaming server, untrustworthy downloading sources, pornographic or adult sites, clicking suspicious pop-up ads, fake software updater, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, pop-up advertisements, redirected-links, corrupted external drives, fake invoices, software bundling method, hacked executable files, online promotional services, reading junked e-mail attachments, peer to peer file sharing network and many more. It can able to steal all the confidential informations like login credentials, user name and passwords etc of the victim that are saved on the affected computer system through C&C (Command & Control) servers. 

Troubles Created By Loda RAT

Loda RAT is a malicious cyber threat which can easily gets uses the victim’s microphone for recording the audios. It can also laughers the key-loggers for collecting the keystrokes, use to take shots of the active windows or desktop of the affected computer system. It can also be able to download or install different types of unwanted programs directly into the corrupted computer system without user permission.  

How To Uninstall Loda RAT From Contaminated PC

As the victim reveals that its stored crucial files are corrupted due to the presence of Loda RAT and want to remove Loda RAT from the contaminated system by using any reliable anti-virus tool. For this they have to read and follow all the steps that are as mentioned below.

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Manual Loda RAT Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of Loda RAT

(For Win 7 | XP | Vista Users)

• first of all PC is to be rebooted in Safe Mode with Networking
• Select on Start Button and Click on Shutdown | Restart option and select OK
• when the PC restarts, keep tapping on F8 until you don’t get Advanced Boot Options.
• Safe Mode with Networking Option is to be selected from the list.

 

(For Win 8 | 8.1 | Win 10 Users)

• Click on Power Button near Windows Login Screen
• Keep Shift Button on the keyboard pressed and select Restart Option
• Now Select on Enable Safe Mode with Networking Option

 

In case Loda RAT, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove Loda RAT Using System Restore Process

• PC need to be rebooted to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
• As soon as Command Prompt Window appear on the screen, select on cd restore and press on Enter option

Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to Loda RAT infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Loda RAT infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove Loda RAT, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Loda RAT

How to View Loda RAT Hidden Folders on Windows XP

1. In order to show the hidden files and folders, you need to follow the given instructions:-
2. Close all the Windows or minimize the opened application to go to desktop.
3. Open “My Computer” by double-clicking on its icon.
4. Click on Tools menu and select Folder options.
5. Click on the View tab from the new Window.
6. Check the Display contents of the system folders options.
7. In the Hidden files and folders section, you need to put a check mark on Show hidden files and folders option.
8. Click on Apply and then OK button. Now, close the Window.
9. Now, you can see all the Loda RAT related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access Loda RAT Hidden folders on Windows Vista

1. Minimize or close all opened tabs and go to Desktop.
2. Go to the lower left of your screen, you will see Windows logo there, click on Start button.
3. Go to Control Panel menu and click on it.
4. After Control Panel got opened, there will two options, either “Classic View” or “Control Panel Home View”.
5. Do the following when you are in “Classic View”.
6. Double click on the icon and open Folder Options.
7. Choose View tab.
8. Again move to step 5.
9. Do the following if you are “Control Panel Home View”.
10. Hit button on Appearance and Personalization link.
11. Chose Show Hidden Files or Folders.
12. Under the Hidden File or Folder section, click on the button which is right next to the Show Hidden Files or Folders.
13. Click on Apply button and then hit OK. Now, close the window.
14. Now, to show you all hidden files or folders created by Loda RAT, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

 

 

How to Unhide Loda RAT Created Folders on Windows 7

1. Go to the desktop and tap on the small rectangle which is located in the lower-right part of the system screen.

2. Now, just open the “Start” menu by clicking on the Windows start button which is located in the lower-left side of the PC screen that carries the windows logo.

3. Then after, look for the “Control Panel” menu option in the right-most row and open it.

4. When the Control Panel menu opens, then look for the “Folder Options” link.

5. Tap over the “View tab”.

6. Under the “Advanced Settings” category, double click on the “Hidden Files or Folders” associated with Loda RAT.

7. Next, just select the check-box in order to Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

8. After this, click on “Apply” >> “OK” and then close the menu.

9. Now, the Windows 7 should be configured to show you all hidden files, folders or drives.

Steps to Unhide Loda RAT related Files and Folders on Windows 8

1. First of all, power on your Windows PC and click on start logo button that is found in left side of the system screen.
2. Now, move to program lists and select control panel app.
3. When Control panel is open completely, click on more settings option.
4. After, you will see a Control panel Window and then you choose “Appearance and Personalization” tab.
5. In Advance settings dialogue box, you need to tick mark on Show hidden files and folders and clear the check box for Hide protected system files.
6. Click on Apply and Ok button. This apply option helps you to detect and eradicate all types of Loda RAT related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

 

How to View Loda RAT associated folders on Windows 10

1. Open the folder if you wish to unhide files.

2. Search and Click on View in Menu bar

3. In Menu click on to view folder options.

4. Again click on View and Enable Radio Button associated with Show hidden files created by Loda RAT, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

Step 4: Press Start Key along with R- copy + paste the below stated command and Click on OK

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

• This will open up a new file, in case if your system has been hacked, some IP’s will be shown at the bottom of the screen

Click on the Start Menu, Input “Control Panel” in the search box —> Select. Network and Internet —> Network and Sharing Center —> Next Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your Internet connection —> Select on Properties.

• In case if you find Suspicious IP in the local host –or if you are finding it difficult and have any problem then submit question to us and we will be happy to help you.