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Worm:Win32/Cridex.E
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Dapato.bjnm (Kaspersky) Troj/Bredo-ZD (Sophos)
Summary
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This worm can make changes your PC security settings and download other malware.
It spreads via infected removable drives, such as USB flash drives.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
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