Rootkit.TDSS

Rootkit.TDSS is a Rootkit-protected, malicious backdoor program that opens compromised PCs, so as to further the infestation by malicious programs. Rootkit.TDSS is installed with Rootkit-specific techniques designed to hide the software presence within a computer system. Rootkit.TDSS is a perfect example of a remote administration utility which specialises in bypassing normal security mechanisms, so as to secretly control a program, computer or network. This malware, Rootkit.TDSS, installs a Rootkit onto the system. Rootkit.TDSS is able to inject a dropped file into a process, which is then able to function as a backdoor program. Rootkit.TDSS hides all its files, as well as registry components beginning with the string 'TDSS'. The loaded Rootkit driver then drops a dll file in the system directory as "TDSSl.dll". Rootkit.TDSS may download and execute various programs. display pop-up advertisements. One should bear in mind that this Rootkit, Rootkit.TDSS, will block attempt to block antispyware/antivirus programs from launching. Best thing to do is manually remove thsi malware A.S.A.P!