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Trojan:Win64/Bampeass.C
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This is a detection for one of the User Account Control (UAC) bypass techniques which uses Application Verifier dll injection that then runs a specified target executable.
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 other, hidden malware.
Enable MAPS
Enable the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) on your system to protect your enterprise software security infrastructure in the cloud.
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Check if MAPS is enabled in your Microsoft security product:
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Select Settings and then select MAPS.
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Select Advanced membership, then click Save changes. With the MAPS option enabled, your Microsoft anti-malware security product can take full advantage of Microsoft's cloud protection service.
- Join the Microsoft Active Protection Service Community.
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.
