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Backdoor:MSIL/Bladabindi.AA
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat is part of the Backdoor:MSIL/Bladabindi family. This family can be used to take control of your PC and steal your sensitive information. Some variants can use your PC camera to record you or send information about what keys you press to a malicious hacker.
They can be installed on your PC from infected removable drives, such as USB flash drives, or by other malware, including TrojanDropper:MSIL/Habbo.A.
See the Backdoor:MSIL/Bladabindi family description for more information.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.
Protect your sensitive information
This threat tries to steal your sensitive and confidential information. If you think your information has been stolen, see:
You should change your passwords after you've removed this threat:
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
