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Backdoor:MSIL/Bladabindi.BF
Aliases: BKDR_RANOS.SM (Trend Micro)
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this threat.
This threat can steal your sensitive information and send it to a malicious hacker. It can also download other malware and give a malicious hacker backdoor access to your PC.
It spreads via infected removable drives, such as USB flash drives. This threat can also be downloaded by other malware, or installed on your PC when you visit a compromised or hacked webpage.
See the 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 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.
