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Trojan:JS/Redirector.BZ
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat can redirect you to a malicious or hacked website, which may then use exploits to download malware onto your PC.
It can run when you visit a malicious or compromised web page, or click on a link in a spam email.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes 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
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.
It's also important to keep your other software up to date:
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.
