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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor

Name : Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor
Detection Names : trojan.win32.swizzor
Trojan-downloader:w32/swizzor.gen!a
Category:Malware
Type:Trojan-Downloader
Platform:W32

Summary

This type of trojan secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.

Disinfection

To remove the downloader, it's enough to delete its file from the hard drive.

Additional Details

Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor downloads and installs  a LOP.COM-related plugin that acts as spyware/adware and provides customized search capabilities.  The download and installation occurs without a notification to the user and without the user's approval.

Swizzor may be silently installed on a user's computer  while browsing the Internet (driveby download).