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Process explorer found Trojan.Win.32.YY.Gen3 in my Firefox browser. How do I get rid of this? I won't use Firefox till it is gone.

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Zymphony23
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I use Process Explorer as one of the ways to find out if something on my computer is infected. When running it, I noticed that Trojan.Win.32.YY.Gen3 is on my Firefox browser. I originally found it a couple of months ago, so I deleted Firefox from my computer and scanned it for all viruses, malware and spyware, and then re-downloaded Firefox. It was clean for about 2 days, and then the Trojan appeared again. Not going to use Firefox until it is gone. Just to let you know, Firefox is my favorite browser, I have been using it for almost 10 years. Thank you!!

I use Process Explorer as one of the ways to find out if something on my computer is infected. When running it, I noticed that Trojan.Win.32.YY.Gen3 is on my Firefox browser. I originally found it a couple of months ago, so I deleted Firefox from my computer and scanned it for all viruses, malware and spyware, and then re-downloaded Firefox. It was clean for about 2 days, and then the Trojan appeared again. Not going to use Firefox until it is gone. Just to let you know, Firefox is my favorite browser, I have been using it for almost 10 years. Thank you!!

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John99
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You will not be getting malware from Firefox. Firefox will be getting Malware from your computer or the sites you visit.

I was not aware Process Explorer detected malware although obviously it is an aid used to select files to remove and identify suspicious activity.

I note from this article that this sort of trojan could apparently hide in Windows System files

I suggest you scan with multiple and up to date tools as suggested in

The article also lists security fora for obtaining further advice if required.