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Published Jan 25, 2015 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

Trojan:Win32/Kilim.U

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: No associated aliases

Summary

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat can download and install other malware onto your PC. It is part of the Win32/Kilim malware family.

It can install malicious Google Chrome browser plug-ins.

This threat can use your social media profile to like, share, and follow pages without your consent.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

 

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.

Reset the Hosts file

This threat might change the contents of your Hosts file. You can reset it to the default:

Enable MAPS 

Enable the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) on your system to protect your enterprise software security infrastructure in the cloud.

  1. Check if MAPS is enabled in your Microsoft security product:

    1. Select Settings and then select MAPS.

    2. Select Advanced membership, then click Save changes. With the MAPS option enabled, your Microsoft anti-malware security product can take full advantage of Microsoft's cloud protection service. 

  2. Join the Microsoft Active Protection Service Community.  
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.

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