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Published Dec 19, 2013 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

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Trojan:Win32/Miuref.A

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: Troj/VBdrop-AP (Sophos) Trojan Horse (Symantec)

Summary

Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.

This threat is a malicious program that is unable to spread of its own accord. It can perform a number of actions of a hacker's choice on your PC.

The Win32/Miuref family description has for more information.

Find out ways that malware can get on 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
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.

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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.