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TrojanDropper:Win32/Rotbrow.D
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
It can install browser addons that claim to protect you from other addons. These addons 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.
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.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
