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Exploit:SWF/Netis.C
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects this threat.
This threat uses a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player (CVE-2015-5119) to download and run files on your PC, including malware like Exploit:Python/Hitbrovi.A!dha.
You might get an alert about this threat even if you're not using a vulnerable version of the application. This is because Windows Defender detects when a website or file tries to use the vulnerability, even if it isn't successful.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
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 threats.
Update Adobe Flash
Make sure you install all available updates:
Use cloud protection
Use cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender for Windows 10.
Go to All settings > Update & security > Windows Defender and make sure that your Cloud-based Protection settings is turned On.
Get more help
You can also see 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.
