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Win32/Discper
Aliases: W32/Trojan.LSTW-6900 (Command) TR/Reconyc.bwcb (Avira) W32/Reconyc.BV!tr (Fortinet) Trojan.Win32.Reconyc (Ikarus) Trojan.Win32.Reconyc.bwcb (Kaspersky)
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this family of threats.
This malware family can install Bitcoin mining software on your PC. This can make your PC run slower than usual.
They can also stop some services from running on your PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware.
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.
