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Microsoft Security Intelligence
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Updated on Mar 16, 2012

Microsoft security software detects and removes this threat.

This family of malware uses stealth to hide itself. Trojans in this family can do different things, including:

  • Downloading and running other files
  • Contacting remote hosts
  • Disabling security features

Members of the family can also change search results, which can generate money for the attackers who use Sirefef.

Variants of Win32/Sirefef may be installed by other malware, including variants of the Trojan:Win32/Necurs family.

See the Win32/Sirefef family description for more information.

Alert level: severe