Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav is a confirmed Trojan horse and spyware-based infection that attacks your computer's security, downloads harmful files without permission and steals private information. Signs of an infection by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav can include a malfunctioning firewall, security applications that refuse to run and the presence of unrecognizable files or memory processes. Even basic levels of privacy and security can't be maintained with this infection on your PC; avoiding serious damage absolutely requires that you delete Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav.

Can Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav Douse Your Firewall?

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav is likely to attack the firewall and other security applications of any PC infected by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav, a process which may be observable by checking the relevant settings. Anti-virus detection products and Windows-central programs like Windows Task Manager may be stopped from running, often with a token fake infection alert.

The resulting poor security on your computer can be exploited by any malware, but is especially likely to be used by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav to allow it to install other infections. Malware dropped by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav and similar Trojans have few hard limits on what they can be; in fact, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav may even drop Trojans which in turn may drop other Trojans, along with the typical viruses, spyware and rogue security products.

The situation may also be taken advantage of by remote attackers who can be notified by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav directly when a computer is 'ripe pickings'. Remote attacker control is the primary force behind DDoS attacks and other broadly-distributed illegal actions.

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav is a Trojan with Its Eyes on Your Info

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav isn't just a Trojan; Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav is also confirmed to be spyware. One of the most common forms of spyware is the keylogger, which records input from your keyboard for the purpose of finding passwords and other sensitive information. Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav may also use other forms of spying, and this can extend to scanning files on your computer, taking screenshots or recording microphone input.

If you find yourself with a Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav infection on your hands, try to avoid typing any unnecessary private information. Immediately reboot into Safe Mode and use trustworthy anti-malware programs to delete Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav and any other infections that may have been dropped. Insofar as it's possible, try to detect running malware processes and shut them down to stop them from throwing a wrench into your scanning procedures.

Acting quickly on removing Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.fcav will only get your information back in your own control and out of the control of hackers all the sooner.