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PWS:Win32/Hupigon
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Win32/Hupigon is a family of backdoor Trojans. A Win32/Hupigon infection includes TrojanDropper:Win32/Hupigon and two to three files that the dropper installs. These additional files include Backdoor:Win32/Hupigon, the main backdoor component, and Backdoor:Win32/Hupigon!hook, a stealth component that hides files and processes associated with Win32/Hupigon. The Trojan dropper may also install PWS:Win32/Hupigon, a plugin that logs keystrokes and steals passwords. Win32/Hupigon may support other malicious plugins as well.
Manual removal is not recommended for this threat. Use the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Safety Scanner, or another up-to-date scanning and removal tool to detect and remove this threat and other unwanted software from your computer. For more information on Microsoft security products, see http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/computer/default.mspx.
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