We're gradually updating threat actor names in our reports to align with the new weather-themed taxonomy. Learn about Microsoft threat actor names
TrojanProxy:BAT/Banker.G
Aliases: BAT/ProxyChanger.dropper (AVG) Generic.Banker.OT.DE145A13 (BitDefender) Trojan.PWS.Siggen.54691 (Dr.Web) BAT/Spy.Banker.AN trojan (ESET) Virus.BAT.Agent (Ikarus)
Summary
TrojanProxy:BAT/Banker.G is a file that redirects your Internet traffic through predefined servers when you try to access certain websites. It also changes your Java security settings and some Internet Explorer security settings.
Additional remediation instructions for TrojanProxy:BAT/Banker.G
This threat may make lasting changes to a computer's configuration that are NOT restored by detecting and removing this threat. For more information on returning an infected computer to its pre-infected state, please see the following articles:
- Configuring Security Zone settings for Internet Explorer:
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
Additional remediation instructions for TrojanProxy:BAT/Banker.G
This threat may make lasting changes to a computer's configuration that are NOT restored by detecting and removing this threat. For more information on returning an infected computer to its pre-infected state, please see the following articles:
- Configuring Security Zone settings for Internet Explorer: