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tlfmcooper
Copper Contributor
May 12, 2023

VirTool:Python/Empium!MTB

Hello,

 

I have this virus on my laptop and I am not able to remove it. I used Actions - Remove  in windows security to remove the virus, but nothing happens.

 

Is there any script I can run to force remove it since I ma not able to do it through Windows Security GUI

 

Thanks for your help!

ALI

 

OS: Windows 11 Pro Insiders.

 

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    Deleted
    May 12, 2023

    tlfmcooper 

    Hi, it's not a virus! Of course, I'm not a software engineer, but I'll add additional information:

    https://github.com/virtool/virtool-ui

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      tlfmcooper
      Copper Contributor
      May 12, 2023

      Deleted Thanks, I appreciate it. But  I don't think it is the same thing. This was flagged by MS as a severe virus. Here is also what Google Bard described it : 

      "VirTool:Python/Empium!MTB" is a subject line for an email or forum post about a type of malware called VirTool:Python/Empium!MTB. This malware is a Trojan horse that can be used to steal personal information, install other malware, or take control of a computer. It is important to be aware of this malware and to take steps to protect your computer from it."

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        May 12, 2023

        tlfmcooper 

        Please ask the repository owner on VirTol GitHub

        So I checked, there is another name, but the threat is confirmed, thank you for the post!

        https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download?view=o365-worldwide

        https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=VirTool:Python/Empire.D!MTB

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

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