VirTool.Afrootix

VirTool.Afrootix is the latest nefarious infection to be causing headaches to unsuspecting PC users. So watch out, and stay alert!

VirTool.Afrootix is a backdoor Trojan infection, which was designed for the sole purpose of infiltrating unsuspecting user’s systems, covertly, and once embedded within the system, VirTool.Afrootix ‘s function is to run in the background of the system and allow a remote controller access into the compromised computer system.

VirTool.Afrootix is a Trojan with hidden functionality, and may open up the infected system to further vulnerabilities, the likes of Adware, Spyware, Malware, hacks and data mining, therefore one should be aware of the characteristics of VirTool.Afrootix, so as to ensure you do not allow for any means for this nefarious infection to enter into your system.

Some of the characteristics of VirTool.Afrootix may include the following:

• Downloads unsolicited files
This type of program is highly capable of downloading and installing virtually anything, from the most innocent code to the most dangerous malware.

• Exploits a security flaw
VirTool.Afrootix tends to gain access into a computer system via security exploits (vulnerabilities) and will also allow remote intruders access into the system, once it has infiltrated.

• Distributes threats
VirTool.Afrootix, as with most PC threats is designed to spread quickly and easily throughout networks, peer-to-peer portals, IRC channels and of course via emails as well.

• Installs without use consent
VirTool.Afrootix tends to infiltrate a computer system covertly – meaning the system user will not be aware of its presence.

So, how would one remove this dubious infection from a computer system?

Research indicates that manual removal of VirTool.Afrootix is not the best solution, as the manual removal process is rather complicated and cumbersome, and should not be attempted by someone that is not familiar with the registry files of a computer system.

In order to avoid any unneeded risks of damage to your computer system, it is highly recommended to make use of a reliable and legitimate anti-spyware application, to remove VirTool.Afrootix and all its components from the infected computer system.