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Microsoft Security Intelligence
4 entries found.
Updated on Oct 07, 2008
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 17, 2022
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 11, 2011
Tool:Win32/CrackDownloader is a program designed to download 'cracks' and 'serials' to bypass software protection in an effort to legitimize software applications. Programs downloaded by Win32/CrackDownloader may contain other malware.
Alert level: moderate
Updated on Feb 22, 2013

Trojan:BAT/Qhost.AE is a trojan that modifies your computer's HOSTS file to redirect Internet traffic through its own predefined server.

The HOSTS file is used to resolve what IP address to go to when you try to go to a certain URL. Malicious software may make changes to this file so that when you try to access one website, you are redirected to another.

Additional remediation instructions for Trojan:BAT/Qhost.AE

This threat may make lasting changes to a computer's configuration that are not restored by detecting and removing this threat. For more information on returning an infected computer to its pre-infected state, please see the following article:

Alert level: severe