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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vorloma.A
Aliases: Hoax.Win32.ArchSMS.sdo (Kaspersky) Trojan.Adclicker (Symantec) Trojan.SMSSend.2631 (Dr.Web) Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Vorloma (Ikarus)
Summary
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vorloma.A is a trojan that downloads and runs unwanted software or malware, such as TrojanSpy:Win32/Vorloma.A (a trojan spy that disguises itself as an antivirus security program and monitors banking and email websites).
You may download and run TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vorloma.A thinking it is a legitimate application.
In the wild, we have observed the trojan masquerading as a game cheat tool, game loader and as a tool used to fix computer game graphics. We have seen it distributed through legitimate software discussion forums. The trojan is not affiliated with the forum, rather the trojan's authors are using the reputable name of the forum to lure you into believing the file is legitimate.
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 or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
