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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor
| Name : | Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor |
| Detection Names : |
TrojanDownloader.Win32.Swizzor, 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.
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).
To remove the downloader, it's enough to delete its file from the hard drive.
Swizzor may be silently installed on a user's computer while browsing the Internet (driveby download).
To remove the downloader, it's enough to delete its file from the hard drive.