Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan-Downloader

Aliases :

Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor, Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor, trojan.win32.swizzor Trojan-downloader:W32/swizzor.gen!a

Summary

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

Removal

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

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Trojan-Downloader:W32/Swizzor downloads and installsa 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).