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Trojan:Win32/Vundo
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This threat is a component of Win32/Vundo - a family of programs that deliver 'out of context' pop-up advertisements. They can also download and run files.
Vundo is often spread as a DLL file and installed on your PC as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) without your consent. The family also uses advanced techniques to avoid detection and removal.
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.