jRAT : A Complete Removal Techniques

This article will assist you in the uninstallation of jRAT from the affected computer system. Therefore, read entire step by step instruction provided at the bottom of this section throughly.

Threat’s Profile

Name Of Threat	jRAT
Type Of Threat	Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
Discovered in	2017
Language Used	JAVA Language
Infected Web Browser	Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari.
Affected System	8/8.1, Vista, 7, XP, 10, Win 32/64.
Risk level	Severe
File Decryption	Possible
Spreading Ways	Corrupted external drives, hacked executable files,download free things from untrusted websites etc.

Descriptive Note On jRAT

jRAT is a treacherous kind of computer infection which can be classified under the Remote Access Trojans (RAT) that belongs to the Trojans Horse family. This was firstly discovered in the last of 2017 by the malware experts which is written in JAVA language. It can infects different prominent Windows Operating System such as Win 32/64, XP, 10, Vista, 7,  8/8.1 etc and various Web Browser Search Engines such as Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Microsoft Edge etc. It may also includes VM-evasion methods with several new features. And the infected files are having .jar extension file name that carries malware threat. The prime objective behind creating such malicious threat by the remote hackers is to extract tremendous amount of illicit money from the users pf the corrupted computer system.

Common Properties Of jRAT

jRAT is a recreant malware threat which can quietly gets infiltrated into the victimized computer system by using some distributive techniques like hacked executable files, pornographic sites,  free file hosting websites, pirated media, click commercial ads embedded malicious codes, download free things from untrusted websites, fake software updater, email spam campaigns, corrupted external drives, fake invoices, downloading torrents websites, reading junked e-mail attachments, software bundling method, online gaming server and many others. It can mainly targets those windows computers that has already installed Java Runtime Environment (JRE). It can easily steals all the confidential informations of the user that are stored on the affected machines by continuously monitoring its browsing habits.

Negative Effects Caused By jRAT

jRAT is a dangerous threat which can easily modifies all the existing files and default system settings. It may able to download or install certain malicious threats into the compromised system without user authorizations. It can even manipulates the computer’s web cam or microphones for spying of the victim’s credentials. It can stops the working of all security applications like anti-virus programs and firewall protection settings of the corrupted computer system.

How To Delete jRAT

It is really essential to delete jRAT from the contaminated computer system by using either automatic or manual anti-malware tools.

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Manual jRAT Removal Guide

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

(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 jRAT, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove jRAT 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 jRAT infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

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

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

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete jRAT

How to View jRAT 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 jRAT related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access jRAT 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 jRAT, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

 

 

How to Unhide jRAT 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 jRAT.

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 jRAT 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 jRAT related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

 

How to View jRAT 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 jRAT, 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.