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Trojan:Win32/Meredrop
Aliases: MultiDropper-GP.d (McAfee) Trojan.Dropper.Agent.BAM (AVG)
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This a generic detection for trojans that install and run malware on your PC. These trojans have been deliberately created in a complex way to hide their purpose and make them difficult to analyze.
Details for each Meredrop variant will vary and can include multiple components.
The malware installed by these trojans can can have any purpose, but they often connect to websites and download other malware.
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
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find 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.
