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TrojanDownloader:JS/Swabfex.P
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat is a downloader written in JavaScript which can download and run arbitrary files. This threat variant belongs to the TrojanDownloader:JS/Swabfex malware family.
This malware has also been seen to download variants of the Tescrypt Ransomware family.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.
Protect your sensitive information
This threat tries to steal your sensitive and confidential information. If you think your information has been stolen, see:
You should change your passwords after you've removed this threat:
Use cloud protection
The Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) uses cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender for Windows 10.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
