Skip to main content
Published Aug 21, 2014 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

Win32/Zemot

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: No associated aliases

Summary

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

The threat is used by other malware to download more malware onto your PC. This means that if you have this malware, it's highly likely you also have Win32/KuluozWin32/Zbot, Win32/Rovnix, or others.

This malware is installed by Win32/Kuluoz. It can also get on your PC when you visit links to compromised or malicious websites sent in spam emails.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.  

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.

Advanced troubleshooting

To restore your PC, you might need to download and run Windows Defender Offline. See our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.

Get more help

You can also ask for help from other PC users at the Microsoft virus and malware community.

If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.

Follow us