Remove Caphaw

Caphaw

Vulnerable computer systems and applications:

Windows operating systems.

Description:

Caphaw is a malicious software code, also known as a Trojan, which often enters users’ devices via Skype, Facebook applications, as well as portable memory sticks. Caphaw may modify (delete/create/change) system files, steal banking information as well as communicate with an external network. It also opens a backdoor on your computer through which it can be remotely controlled.

Recommendations:

• Install or update used device protection systems;
• Scan your computer with an anti-virus program;
• Install operating system and application updates;
• Do not click on suspicious links in emails, SMS and websites;
• Before installing programs carefully review the list of things that the program will be able to do without your knowledge;
• Do not save passwords in your browser’s memory.