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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Genome

Name : Trojan-Downloader:W32/Genome
Detection Names : Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Genome
Aliases : TrojanDownloader:Win32/Genome (Microsoft)
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

Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.

For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.

Additional Details

Trojan-Downloader:W32/Genome refers to a large family of malicious programs that download additional files/components onto the affected computer system.

Commonly found variants in this family include: