CheatTool.CETTrainer

Short bio

CheatTool.CETTrainer is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for a certain type of riskware that is used to cheat in games.

Type and source of infection

Riskware, in general, is a detection for files that are not malware by definition, but they pose risks of a different kind to users. CheatTool.CETTrainer is used against tools that help users to advance in games in ways that are against the terms of service (ToS) of these games.CheatTools are often found on websites of a shady nature.

Protection

At the moment there are no installers for CheatTool.CETTrainer in the wild.

Remediation

Malwarebytes can remove CheatTool.CETTrainer without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
2. Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
3. When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
4. Click on the Get started button.
5. Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
6. Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
7. Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.

Add an exclusion

Should users wish to keep this program and exclude it from being detected in future scans, they can add the program to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.

• Open Malwarebytes for Windows.
• Click the Detection History
• Click the Allow List
• To add an item to the Allow List, click Add.
• Select the exclusion type Allow a file or folderand use the Select a folderbutton to select the main folder for the software that you wish to keep.
• Repeat this for any secondary files or folder(s) that belong to the software.

If you want to allow the program to connect to the Internet, for example to fetch updates, also add an exclusion of the type Allow an application to connect to the internet and use theBrowse button to select the file you wish to grant access.