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Exploit:HTML/Axpergle.O
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat uses vulnerabilities in recent versions of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, and Java to install malware on your PC.
To learn more about how this threat is being used by cybercriminals,
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, 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 other, hidden malware.
Update Internet Explorer, Java, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Silverlight
Make sure you install all available updates:
You should remove older versions of Java, as keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your PC is a serious security risk:
If you continue to get alerted about this threat, deleting your temporary Java files can help:
Enable MAPS
Enable the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) on your system to protect your enterprise software security infrastructure in the cloud.
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Check if MAPS is enabled in your Microsoft security product:
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Select Settings and then select MAPS.
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Select Advanced membership, then click Save changes. With the MAPS option enabled, your Microsoft anti-malware security product can take full advantage of Microsoft's cloud protection service.
- Join the Microsoft Active Protection Service Community.
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.
