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Exploit:JS/NeutrinoEK.L
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
NeutrinoEK is a webpage associated with an exploit kit known as Neutrino. When you visit the webpage, it checks what versions of certain popular software you have installed on your PC. Depending on the software version, it can then install other malware onto your PC.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- 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.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
Clear the cache
You should delete your temporary Internet files so your security software doesn't continue to detect this threat:
