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Published Sep 07, 2009 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

PWS:Win32/Zbot.GA

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.fci (Kaspersky) Infostealer.Banker.C (Symantec)

Summary

PWS:Win32/Zbot.GA is a password stealing trojan. Win32/Zbot also contains backdoor functionality that allows unauthorized access and control of an affected machine.
Manual removal is not recommended for this threat. To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may have been installed, run a full-system scan with an up-to-date antivirus product such as the Microsoft Safety Scanner (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212742). For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/vista.mspx.
 
PWS:Win32/Zbot attempts to steal sensitive and confidential information from affecters users in order to perpetrate fraud. If you believe that your personal financial information may have been compromised, please refer to the following advisory for additional advice:
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