It then disables system security features to make it make itself more difficult to detect or remove.

Part of this process includes searching for and deleting antivirus programs such as Adaware, Norton, and McAfee.

You also can find detailed instructions on removing the malware from your system in Avast’s report.

Boy with headphones playing on his computer

La Bicicleta Vermella / Getty Images

A list of infected installers

Avast