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Exploit:JS/Colkit.A
Aliases: JS/Exploit-Blacole.le (McAfee) JS/Colkit.A (Norman) JS/Colkit.A (Avira)
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this threat.
This malicious JavaScript code can use vulnerable versions of Java, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Flash to load other malware onto your computer.
You can be infected with this threat if you visit a malicious or compromised webpage.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
The nature of this threat means that you may need to take some steps to prevent being vulnerable from this and similar exploits. We suggest you:
