Reductor Trojan Malware

[Phillip Coetser]

Hi all, a new malware known as Reductor has been attacking people who use Google Chrome and Firefox search engines. Reductor was classified as a remote access trojan (RAT...Remote Access Trojan).The malware is able to intercept encrypted web traffic (https://)
When antivirus companies like Kaspersky discover threats like Reductor, they quickly add them to their databases of known threats. This enables users of the antivirus so to detect and delete the malware during a standard scan.

The best suggested way to avoid being infected by malwares is to be cautious when you’re online. If you receive and email that you aren’t expecting, don’t download any of its attachments.
It’s also best if you don’t download software from any unofficial sources or websites. However, if it does happen that a malware manages to infiltrate your system, the best option is to utilize antivirus software immediately.

Users should also make sure that they keep their antiviruses up to date with the latest threat definitions. This will assist in protecting your machine from any newly identified threats.

Regards