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Trojan:JS/Redirector
Aliases: Trojan.JS.Redirector (Ikarus) Packed.JS.Agent.bp (Kaspersky)
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
The threat is a piece of JavaScript code that is inserted on bad or hacked websites. It can direct your browser to a website you don't want to go to.
You might see the detection for this threat if you visit a bad or hacked website, or if you open an email message.
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.
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.
