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Worm:Win32/Dorpiex.B
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This worm posts messages to your Facebook and Skype friends with links to malicious websites.
It is installed on your PC when you visit a link sent to you in a Facebook or Skype message. It is also downloaded by other malware, such as Trojan:Win32/Napolar.A.
The following Microsoft security software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
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.
