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Backdoor:Win64/Swoorp.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
The threat is a backdoor trojan that sends data to a remote server and waits for commands to perform on the infected PC.
This threat might have been downloaded onto your PC by other malware.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.
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.
