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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Kuluoz.D
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This trojan downloads other malware onto your PC. It also opens a text file to try and fool you into thinking it's harmless.
There is more information about this type of threat in the Win32/Kuluoz family description.
Use the following free Microsoft software to 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
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.
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You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
