How to remove Lampion Trojan from PC

Simple Guide to delete Lampion Trojan effectively

According to expert, it is described as harmful Trojan virus which has been created and distributed by cyber criminals in order to illegal online profit. Simply said, it is used to trick people by sending emails that contain a link which is used to download archive file containing malicious files together with it. However, Lampion Trojan is defined as banking Trojan virus designed by scammers to steal information that could be later used to make fraudulent transactions and other data. Further, it can be used by using other templates also. Thus, if victim interact with it they will download the initial stage loader which will install the Trojan. So, you are advised to ignore such types of emails and not to open the files that get downloaded through the included link.

Moreover, once you click on email send by cyber criminals, then ZIP file get downloaded which contains PDF documents, .vbs and .txt file. If executed, .vbs files download lots of other files which are responsible for stealing information and send it to command and control server which has been controlled by cyber criminals. Also, they can access details about victims and their system such as OS version, install antivirus program, computer name and other similar details.

Further, this banking Trojan virus is specifically designed to collect data from browsers such as login ID, password, autofill data and other sensitive information. Later, people behind this share all those details with hackers who misuse it to generate revenue and also for performing other illegal activities. Thus, if you think that your computer is already infected with Lampion Trojan, then we recommend you to uninstall it immediately.

How did Lampion Trojan intrude on my system?

As you know, this particular Trojan virus is being distributed through spam email campaigns or email attachments. Such emails contain links that are designed to download or install ZIP file which contains malicious or harmful files along with it. Once opened, it downloads and installs malware as well as also infiltrates lots of infections. Some examples of files that are attached with mails are Microsoft Office Documents, JavaScript files and executable files. Simply said, if you leave such mails unopened or unchecked it cannot do any damage or install malware. So, you are advised not to open such types of emails and if you see delete it immediately.

How to avoid installation of malware?

First of all you are advised not to trust on emails received from questionable address or contain some attachments or web-links. Thus, to avoid damage caused by such emails you are suggested to ignore them and leave their content unopened. To download software, always use official websites and direct download links. Avoid downloading files and programs from unofficial pages, p2p networks, third party downloaders and many more. The most important thing keeps all installed apps updated and enabled by using tools provided by official developers. In order to protect your system from malware attack you are recommended to remove Lampion Trojan and all infiltrated malware as soon as possible from the PC.

Threat summary

Name: Lampion Trojan

Type: Trojan Malware, Banking Trojan

Short Description: A very dangerous banking Trojan capable of advanced data theft.

Symptoms: The victims may notice performance issues and can get infected with other malware.

Distribution Method: Mainly via phishing email messages.

Detection Tool: See if your system has been affected by Lampion Trojan you are advised to remove it immediately.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Lampion Trojan:

Remove the related items of Lampion Trojan using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Lampion Trojan issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Lampion Trojan) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Lampion Trojan removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Lampion Trojan still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Lampion Trojan plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Lampion Trojan removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Lampion Trojan (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.