GoBot2

GoBot2 is a Trojan that can slither into your Windows operating system and create chaos without you even knowing about it. This malicious threat creates a backdoor that cybercriminals can use to access your operating system without your permission. Unfortunately, using the Trojan, they can do extremely intrusive things, and if you do not catch and remove GoBot2 right away, your virtual security could be seriously jeopardized. Without a doubt, this malware is most likely to invade systems that are not guarded and whose users are not cautious. Unfortunately, Windows users are often careless, and a single skipped update can render the system vulnerable to cyber attacks. It is easiest to determine the existence of this infection using a legitimate malware scanner, and we suggest employing this tool right away even if you do not think that a Trojan exists. If you find that you need to delete the threat, do not waste any time to get rid of it, and then make sure to strengthen the security of your system and your personal accounts.

The name of GoBot2 derives from the Go programming language that was used to build it. It is unknown who the original creator of this malware is and if they are responsible for any of the attacks. However, they have made the code of this malware available to anyone interested, and that is why many different versions of it might exist. One example is GoBotKR, a Korean version of the Trojan, which started spreading in 2018 using torrent websites. The Trojan would be concealed and introduced to gullible victims as games or Korean movies and TV shows, and so careless Windows users would end up letting this malware in without knowing about it. Of course, different attackers can spread GoBot2 using different methods, and so you cannot let your guard down from the moment you turn on your computer. Just like with distribution methods, the Trojan itself is customizable, and cybercriminals can pick and choose from existing features to make the intended attacks more efficient. Ultimately, all versions of the Trojan are meant to open a backdoor and make it possible for attackers to do vile things.

According to our malware research team, GoBot2 has a long list of features. Naturally, it is capable of downloading and running files, enabling and disabling Windows tools, which include Task Manager, Registry Editor, and Command Prompt, as well as logging out of, shutting down, and restarting the system. It can also hide malicious processes to ensure that you do not discover and delete GoBot2 before the attackers’ goals are reached. Once they get what they want, they can set up the Trojan to uninstall itself completely, without leaving any traces behind. To keep itself concealed, the threat can add itself to Windows Firewall and use various methods to bypass anti-malware security. The Trojan can use random memory application, delays, and random connection times to obfuscate itself. Once the infection settles in, it can gather information about the system and you. For example, it can capture screenshots, record keystrokes, and copy clipboard content to steal highly sensitive information, including login credentials. Furthermore, it can spread itself via your Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDriv accounts using available contact lists.

GoBot2 can protect itself using different security bypassing techniques and tools, and so detecting and removing it can be challenging. Of course, this infection must be removed as soon as possible because it is extremely dangerous. It can spy on you, steal your passwords, break into your virtual accounts, and even spread itself to others using your cloud storage accounts. If you delete GoBot2, you must think about the damage that this malware might have done already. First and foremost, change all passwords. Next, warn your friends and colleagues about scam messages that might have been sent using your name or from your accounts. Finally, implement security software that could guard you reliably. You can also delete the Trojan using this software; otherwise, you will have to do it manually, and that is not an easy task. The guide below represents the removal of one of the tested samples. Different components could be used by different versions, and so you need to think about that too. Ultimately, it is best if you employ a legitimate automated anti-malware tool to have all threats eliminated for you.

GoBot2 Removal

1. Tap Win+E keys to launch Windows Explorer.
2. Enter %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ into the quick access field.
3. Delete the malicious [random name].exe file set up by the infection.
4. Enter %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ into the quick access field.
5. Delete the malicious [random name].exe file set up by the infection.
6. Enter %WINDIR% into the quick access field.
7. Delete the malicious [random name].exe file set up by the infection.
8. Enter %APPDATA% into the quick access field.
9. Delete the malicious [random name].exe file set up by the infection.
10. Tap Win+R keys to launch Run and then enter regedit into the dialog box to access Registry Editor.
11. Move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\.
12. Delete the values associated with the Trojan’s executables.
13. Move to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\.
14. Delete the values associated with the Trojan’s executables.
15. Close all windows and then Empty Recycle Bin.
16. Install a trusted malware scanner to examine your operating system for potential leftovers.