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TrojanDownloader:MacOS_X/Revir.B
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
TrojanDownloader:MacOS_X/Revir.B is a trojan that downloads other malware onto your computer. In the wild, we have observed it downloading malware from the Backdoor:MacOS_X/Imuler family, such as Backdoor:MacOS_X/Imuler.A (a backdoor trojan that allows a remote attacker to access and control your computer).
It affects computers using the Mac OS X operating system.
The trojan may appear as a legitimate image file (JPG) attachment or link in an email. When you open the attachment or click the link, the trojan will run.
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
