Trojan.Agent.MSDGen
Short bio
Trojan.Agent.MSDGen is the generic detection based on the properties of a value under the following registry key which is indicative for Andromeda/Gamarue infections:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
Type and source of the infection
Worm.Gamarue is often dropped onto a system by exploit kits.
Protection
Malwarebytes protects users from Trojan.Agent.MSDGen by using real-time protection to block Worm.Gamarue.
Malwarebytes protects from Trojan.Agent.MSDGen by blocking Worm.Gamarue
Remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Trojan.Agent.MSDGen without further user interaction.
- Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
- Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
- Then click Finish.
- Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
- If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
- When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
- Restart your computer when prompted to do so.
