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PWS:Win32/OnLineGames.BX
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: Trojan-GameThief.Win32.Magania.cfef (Kaspersky) W32/OnLineGames.KWIF (Norman) Trojan.PWS.Magania.VIE (VirusBuster) Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.NTR (ESET) Infostealer.Gampass (Symantec)
Summary
PWS:Win32/OnLineGames.BX is a detection for a trojan that steals account information for certain online games and instant messaging applications. It logs the stolen account information by intercepting network traffic and monitoring specific APIs. It then sends the stolen information to a remote server.
Manual removal is not recommended for this threat. To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may have been installed, run a full-system scan with an up-to-date antivirus product such as Microsoft Security Essentials, or the Microsoft Safety Scanner. For more information about using antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/av.aspx.
PWS:Win32/OnLineGames.BX attempts to steal sensitive and confidential information from affecters users in order to perpetrate fraud. If you believe that your personal information may have been compromised, please refer to the following advisory for additional advice:
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