Blizzard said it is WoTLK Classic Gold currently researching the newly discovered malware, but so far has not been able to locate any antivirus software that could remove it outside of reformatting your system. To help Blizzard to find a solution, you can reply to the thread of support that is ongoing with the following information:

"Your MSInfo. A list of any add-ons you recently installed and where you purchased them. A list of the programs that you recently installed as well as the location from which they came. Security programs you've run and their outcomes."

World of Warcraft had 7.6 million players as of September 30. 2013 which makes it the most popular subscription-based MMO currently available. Blizzard released Warlords of Draenor, the game's fifth expansion, during BlizzCon which took place in the beginning of November. According to a recent survey, Blizzard is potentially considering the possibility of allowing players to purchase an individual level 90 character.

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