What Is the Trojan Horse Constructor.DER?

Trojan Horse Constructor.DER is harmful malware that opens a backdoor on a computer and gives a remote attacker the ability to access the system. Considered a high-level threat, this Trojan Horse allows a hacker to disable security software and obtain sensitive user information, such as financial records and credit card numbers.

Access

• The Trojan Horse Constructor.DER gains access to the system after the user downloads and installs freeware or visits nefarious websites dealing in gambling or pornography.

Indications

• Symptoms that signal a Trojan Horse Constructor.DER attack include a redirected browser homepage, slow PC functions, annoying pop up advertisements and altered desktop icons. Another indication of an infection is emails that you did not author being sent from your inbox.

Removal

• It may be difficult for a novice computer user to remove the Trojan Horse Constructor.DER infection. Therefore an antivirus software program is recommended. If installed before an attack, the antivirus software can detect and eliminate the threat before it gains access to the system.