Trojan.Qhost
Short bio
Trojan.Qhost is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for malware that modifies the Windows system’s hosts file.
Symptoms
Trojan.Qhost alters the hosts file as a means to redirect the user’s Internet traffic, for example to stop him from downloading security software or installing updates.
Protection
Malwarebytes protects users from Trojan.Qhost by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks Trojan.Qhost
Remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Trojan.Qhost 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.
If you were using a custom hosts file before infection, you may have to recreate it or restore from your backup.
