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Exploit:HTML/Sevdaq.C
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat uses a JavaScript vulnerability to check your PC for security software. It then looks for certain information about your computer that might be used in a future attack. It uses the vulnerability described in CVE-2013-7331 to exploit your PC.
It runs when you visit a hacked or malicious website and you have a vulnerable version of Internet Explorer.
You might get an alert about this threat even if you're not using vulnerable software. This is because we detect when a website tries to use the vulnerability, even if it isn't successful.
See the Exploit:JS/Sevdaq family description for more information.
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 hidden malware.
Update your software
Make sure you install all available updates:
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.
