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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Upatre.BO
Aliases: Upatre-FACK!62579E89E652 (McAfee)
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat can download other malware onto your PC, such as variants of Win32/Zbot, Win32/Vawtrak, Win32/Evotob and Win32/Dyzap.
It can be installed by other malware. We have seen it arrive as an attachment to spam that is distributed by the Win32/Cutwail and Win32/Hedsen family.
See the Win32/Upatre family description for more information.
Use the following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Windows Defender for Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that are hiding on your PC.
Use cloud protection
The Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) uses cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender for Windows 10.
Prevent malware infections from spam emails
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For enterprise users:
- Follow the appropriate Exchange Online Protection instructions to suit your business needs.
- Learn about how Office 365 can help you block spam using machine learning. See Exchange Online Advanced Threat Protection and First look at Advanced Threat Protection: new tools to stop unknown malware & phishing attacks for details.
- Be aware of the dangers in opening suspicious emails. Don't open email attachments or links from untrusted sources.
- The Microsoft SmartScreen filter can also help detect spam. It’s built-in and enabled by default in Microsoft email programs.
- Submit spam and non-spam messages to Microsoft for analysis.
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.
