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Microsoft Security Intelligence
Published May 18, 2016 | Updated Jul 16, 2023

Trojan:Win32/Chuckenit.A

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: No associated aliases

Summary

This threat unchecks checkboxes in installation dialogue boxes, messing with choices without user knowledge during installation.

It may be installed together with BrowserModifier:Win32/SupTab and Trojan:Win32/Ghokswa when Trojan:Win32/Xadupi downloads and installs updates. Trojan:Win32/Xadupi, meanwhile is installed by BrowserModifier:Win32/Sasquor, although it may also be installed directly by software bundlers.

This threat is part of a suite of malware and unwanted software families that is also called "Fireball". For information about Chuckenit and other human-operated malware campaigns, read these blog posts: 

Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.

You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.

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