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Worm:Win32/Mogoogwi.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This worm can collect information about your PC and send it to a malicious hacker.
It can be installed by drive-by download when you visit a malicious or hacked webpage.
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 hidden malware.
Scan removable drives
Remember to scan any removable or portable drives. If you have Microsoft security software, see this topic on our software help page:
Remove program exceptions in the firewall
This threat might add itself to your Windows Firewall exception list. This means it can go online without being blocked. To remove it from the exception list, do the following:
- Open Windows Firewall by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering firewall in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings, and then tapping or clicking Windows Firewall.
- In the left pane, tap or click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
- Tap or click Change settings. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
- Select the check box next to the app you want to allow, select the network types you want to allow communication on, and then click OK.
For Windows 7:
- Click Start, select Control Panel, then System and Security.
- Select Windows Firewall.
- On the menu on the left, select Allow a program through Windows Firewall. If you're prompted, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Click Change Settings. If you're prompted, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Select <program name> from the list of allowed programs and features. Click Remove.
- Click OK.
For Windows Vista:
- Click Start, select Control Panel, then Security Center.
- On the menu on the left, select Windows Firewall.
- On the menu on the left, select Allow a program through Windows Firewall. If you are prompted, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Select <program name> from the list of allowed programs and features. Click Delete.
- Click OK.
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.
