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VirTool:Win32/CeeInject
Aliases: Win32/Injector.KAN trojan (ESET) Virus.Win32.CeeInject (Ikarus) Trojan.Win32.Miner.p (Kaspersky) TROJ_INJECTR.VI (Trend Micro)
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat has been "obfuscated", which means it has tried to hide its purpose so your security software doesn't detect it.
The malware that lies underneath this obfuscation can have almost any purpose.
Run antivirus or antimalware software
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.
Advanced troubleshooting
To restore your PC, you might need to download and run Windows Defender Offline. See our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
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.
