VirTool:Python/Empium!MTB

[tlfmcooper]

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.

[#2]

@tlfmcooper 

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

GitHub - virtool/virtool-ui: The browser frontend for Virtool

[#3]

@A1-A1 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."

[#4]

@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!

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VirTool:Python/Empire.D!MTB threat description - Microsoft Security Intelligence

[#5]

Thanks @A1-A1. I will try and report back