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PWS:Win32/Kypes.A
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Skyper.a (Kaspersky)
Summary
PWS:Win32/Kypes.A is a password stealing Trojan that targets the Internet chat application, Skype for Windows.Ā This threat isĀ disguised as an installation program named "Spyware Doctor".Ā It attempts to send captured credentials to a remote Web server.
If Skype logon credentials are compromised, reset your passwordĀ according toĀ Skype support details. Do not execute this malware, and delete it.