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Trojan:Win32/ZeroBot!MTB
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Zerobot, a Go-based botnet that spreads predominantly through the Internet of Things (IoT) and web application vulnerabilities, is an evolving threat that has its malware operators continually add new exploits and capabilities.
This malware is built on a cross-platform (Linux, Windows, macOS), open-source remote administration tool with functionalities such as process management, file manipulation, screenshotting, and command launch.
For information about Zerobot and other human-operated malware campaigns, read these blog posts:
You should keep your antivirus software updated. Use Microsoft Defender for regular system scans and removal of possible threats.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
Devices infected by this trojan might be severely compromised and require complete restoration. Consider restoring your device. When restoring data, ensure that it is a clean, uninfected copy.
