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Name: Application.Codename_Alvin
Threat Level: High
Description: Codename Alvin logs all keystrokes including usernames and passwords to encrypted log files. This keylogger can run in stealth mode. It is highly recommended that this software be removed if not installed intentionally or for a purpose.
Type: TT_Keylogger
Threat analysis: Search ThreatExpert to view reports
Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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