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HackTool:Win32/BrowserPassview
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This hacktool can be used to retrieve the passwords stored in your web browser cache. Malware can also use this tool to steal your personal information.
You might have downloaded this onto your PC as "WebBrowserPassView", or malware may have installed it on your PC.
Hacktools are often installed intentionally. Deleting their installed components will remove them.
The following free Microsoft software also detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
Use cloud protection
The Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) uses cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender for Windows 10.
Get more help
You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
