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Published Dec 16, 2012 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

PWS:Win32/Fareit.gen!I

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Tepfer.gyxb (Kaspersky) TR/Spy.ZBot.3435526 (Avira) Trojan.PWS.Stealer.1932 (Dr.Web) Win32/Kryptik.AWNJ (ESET) PWS-Zbot-FANV!20598B1A5E05 (McAfee) Troj/Zbot-DUZ (Sophos) TSPY_ZBOT.SMAM (Trend Micro)

Summary

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This trojan can steal your sensitive information, such as your login and password details, and send them to a malicious hacker. It can also download other malware, including variants of PWS:Win32/Zbot - which can give a  malicious hacker control of your PC.

This threat is installed on your PC by other malware.

The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:

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.

Protect your sensitive information

This threat tries to steal your sensitive and confidential information. If you think your information has been stolen, see:

You should change your passwords after you've removed this threat:

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.

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