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Java/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 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 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; the more up-to-date your software, the better your chances at preventing Blacole from infecting your computer with more malware:
