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Exploit:JS/Blacole
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this family of threats.
You should also update your software to be fully protected.
These threats are part of the Blacole family of malware. For more information, see our Blacole family description.
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.
Update Java
Make sure you install all available Java updates:
You should remove older versions of Java, as keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your PC is a serious security risk:
If you continue to get alerted about this threat, deleting your temporary Java files can help:
It's also important to keep your other software up to date:
