Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci

Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci is a hostile Delphi malware and has confirmed capabilities as a Trojan and a keylogger. Some instances of Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci may be compressed by programs such as PKLite32, which can cause the file size to be small and unnoticeable. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci may block security sites as well as inevitably creating various holes in your computer's actual security. Because of the security hazards and the spyware-like behavior associated with this computer marauder, you should strive to delete Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci with extreme haste and care.

Size Does Not Equal Threat with Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.g

Although its file size can be extremely small due to compression techniques, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci is capable of a great deal of harm. Trojans similar to Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci may spread through infected files or dangerous website code but will rarely give the computer's user any notification of their existence. In fact, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci will run every time Windows does with nary an indication of its presence, due to additions to your system registry.

With most Trojans, the major threat is through unauthorized file downloading and execution. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci can drop and run programs on your hard drive without your permission being required in any way, thus turning your hard drive into a playground for malware.

Don't Think You're Clear of Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci Just Yet

Even if you feel that you've secured your hard drive against further malware, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci has other attacks in store for you:

• Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci is reported to be a keylogger. Keylogging programs will record keyboard input and other sources of information on your computer. This information is sent out to anonymous third parties to do with as they will.
• Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci may also block browser from accessing security sites. This prevents you from acquiring the information or programs you may need to delete Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci or other malware squatting on your system. It rarely matters what browser you use; standard malware attack methods will work on most of them.
• The focus on spying and downloading malicious programs requires Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci to take steps to lower your computer's security. You may be able to change settings back temporarily, but the infection will usually revert the changes unless you deal with the infection first

At the end of it all, there's no justification for tolerating a Trojan like this making your hard drive a free goody basket for hackers. Secure your machine and your peace of mind by deleting Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.gci, no matter what steps are needed.