Microsoft has released their Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool version 3.11:
Download Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool v3.11 (32-bit) / (64-bit)
What's in this update?
In version 3.11, Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool added support for the removal of two new threats, Win32/FakeCog and Win32/Vobfus.
You can see the complete list of threats that this tool can remove here, including details on the two new ones.
More Information:
The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is available for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Sever 2008 & 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. Updates to this tool are always available via Windows Update but you can also download the file manually from the link above.
Important: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is not an antivirus program. It is a malicious software removal tool that's great at ridding your PC of common malicious software programs but it will not prevent infection.
Microsoft does have a free malware prevention tool called Security Essentials.
More from Microsoft: Knowledge Base Article 890830
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