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Exploit:HTML/Fashack.AN
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat uses vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player, Java and Silverlight to install malware on your PC.
You might encounter it when you visit compromised or malicious websites.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes 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
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
Update software
This threat can download malware if software on your PC isn't updated regularly.
Make sure you update all of the software on your PC.
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.