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Trojan:DOS/Alureon.J
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
The threat is a member of the Alureon family of data-stealing trojans. These trojans allow a malicious hacker to get confidential information such as your user names, passwords, and credit card data.
For more information on the Alureon family, see the Alureon family description and the DOS/Alureon description.
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
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.
Advanced troubleshooting
To restore your PC, you might need to download and run Windows Defender Offline. See our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
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.
