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Behavior:Win32/Ryuk.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects this threat.
This generic detection for suspicious behaviors is designed to catch potentially malicious files. If you downloaded a file or received it through email, ensure that it is from a reliable source before opening it.
Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.
What to do now
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 other hidden malware.
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You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
