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PWS:Win32/Fareit.gen!C
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat can steal your sensitive information and send it to a malicious hacker.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
PWS:Win32/Fareit.gen!C attempts to steal your sensitive and confidential information to perpetrate fraud. If you believe that your personal financial information may have been compromised, please refer to the following advisory for additional advice:
The malware might steal your information by recording your user names and passwords. After you've removed this threat, you should change your passwords. Please refer to the following advisory for tips on how to create and use passwords:
