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Trojan:Win32/Latrodectus!MSR
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Latrodectus is a malware loader which is often distributed through opportunistic phishing campaigns. It is sometimes also hosted on malicious GitHub repositories.
It was first observed in late 2023.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
