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Exploit:JS/DonxRef.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
It uses vulnerabilities in Java to install malware on your PC.
You might get this threat if you visit a malicious or hacked website, or by clicking a malicious link in an email.
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 Java
Make sure you install all available Java updates. You can read more about this vulnerability and download software updates from these links:
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:
Update Adobe products
Make sure you install all available Adobe updates. You can read more about this vulnerability and download software updates from these links:
It's also important to keep your other software up to date:
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.
