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winhost.exe description
Description
winhost.exe is a part of the Lolaweb hijacker which means it will intermittently change your Internet Explorer settings / Desktop to the link of it's author's sponsors. This program is usually installed through consent, however it is sometimes packaged as another product. winhost.exe is a process which is registered as W32.Beagle.CL/K@mm Worm. This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
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Recommendation
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winhost.exe general information
Author:
Unknown
Part of:
W32.Beagle.CL/K@mm Worm
Common Path(s):
%windir%\winhost.exe
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Security risk (0-5):
4
Spyware:
No (Quarantine)
Virus:
Yes (Quarantine)
Trojan:
Yes (Quarantine)
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