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Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AQ

First posted on 15 August 2012.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AQ.

Explanation :

Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AQ is a component of Win32/Sirefef - a multi-component family of malware that moderates an affected user's Internet experience by modifying search results, and generates pay-per-click advertising revenue for its controllers. The family consists of multiple parts that perform different functions, such as downloading updates and additional components, hiding existing components, or performing the payload.

For more information, please see the Win32/Sirefef family entry elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

Last update 15 August 2012

 

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