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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Banload.YW
Aliases: Trojan.DL.Banload!wLUWCV+xtyQ (VirusBuster) Downloader.Banload.BLHD (AVG) Win32/TrojanDownloader.Banload.QGF trojan (ESET) Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Banload.blzl (Kaspersky)
Summary
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Banload.YW is a trojan that downloads and executes arbitrary files from a remote server. The downloaded files are usually other malware that attempts to steal online banking authentication details. These malware may be detected as variants of TrojanSpy:Win32/Banker, TrojanSpy:Win32/Bancos, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Banload, or other similar families.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
For more information on antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/.
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Banload.YW downloads malware that attempts to steal sensitive and confidential information from affected users to perpetrate fraud. If you believe that your personal financial information may have been compromised, please refer to the following advisory for additional advice:
