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TrojanDropper:Win32/Rotbrow.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
It can install browser add-ons that claim to protect you from other add-ons. These add-ons can make changes to your home page and also install Win32/Sefnit.
This trojan might have been installed by a member of the Win32/Brantall family.
More details are available in the Win32/Rotbrow 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.
Get more help
You can also visit 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.
