Win32/Archost.A
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 99 |
| First Seen: | October 9, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | March 9, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Win32/Archost.A, also detected as Trojan.Win32.Reconyc.cfdf, is a Trojan downloader that, after infecting a computer, may download and install several threats on the infected computer. Win32/Archost.A will hinder inoperative the security-related programs installed on the affected computer and will hide applications or files especially the ones related to the security of your machine. TrojaWin32/Archost.A attaches itself to the startup program's list in order to load every time you boot your computer automatically. Win32/Archost.A opens a backdoor to facilitate the entrance of threats and may redirect your browser to unsafe websites. Win32/Archost.A is capable of displaying fake pop-up messages and advertisements. Win32/Archost.A also consumes a huge amount of system resources which will decrease the speed and functionality of your computer greatly. Win32/Archost.A is the kind of threat that is very difficult to be removed due to all the additions and changes Win32/Archost.A makes to the affected computer. To be sure that Win32/Archost.A was removed from your computer entirely, update your security program and execute a deep scan in order to identify and delete all Win32/Archost.A-related components, additions and threats.
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