Java/Blacole.ET is a detection for a component of the Blackhole exploit kit - a kit used by attackers to distribute malware. Attackers install the kit onto a server, and then when you visit the compromised server, the kit attempts to exploit various, multiple vulnerabilities on your computer in order to install malware. For example, if you browsed a compromised website containing the exploit pack using a vulnerable computer, malware could be downloaded and installed onto your computer.

Typically, the Blackhole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

For more information on this exploit kit, and steps you can take to avoid being compromised, please see the detailed Blacole description, elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

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.

JS/Blacole is a detection for a component of the Blackhole exploit kit - a kit used by attackers to distribute malware. Attackers install the kit onto a server, and then when you visit the compromised server, the kit attempts to exploit various, multiple vulnerabilities on your computer in order to install malware. For example, if you browsed a compromised website containing the exploit pack using a vulnerable computer, malware could be downloaded and installed onto your computer.

Typically, the Blackhole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

For more information on this exploit kit, and steps you can take to avoid being compromised, please see the detailed Blacole description, elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

JS/Blacole.BM is a detection for a component of the Blackhole exploit kit - a kit used by attackers to distribute malware. Attackers install the kit onto a server, and then when you visit the compromised server, the kit attempts to exploit various, multiple vulnerabilities on your computer in order to install malware. For example, if you browsed a compromised website containing the exploit pack using a vulnerable computer, malware could be downloaded and installed onto your computer.

Typically, the Blackhole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

For more information on this exploit kit, and steps you can take to avoid being compromised, please see the detailed Blacole description, elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

JS/Blacole.BO is a detection for a component of the Blackhole exploit kit - a kit used by attackers to distribute malware. Attackers install the kit onto a server, and then when you visit the compromised server, the kit attempts to exploit various, multiple vulnerabilities on your computer in order to install malware. For example, if you browsed a compromised website containing the exploit pack using a vulnerable computer, malware could be downloaded and installed onto your computer.

Typically, the Blackhole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

For more information on this exploit kit, and steps you can take to avoid being compromised, please see the detailed Blacole description, elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

JS/Blacole.CE is a detection for a component of the Blackhole exploit kit - a kit used by attackers to distribute malware. Attackers install the kit onto a server, and then when you visit the compromised server, the kit attempts to exploit various, multiple vulnerabilities on your computer in order to install malware. For example, if you browsed a compromised website containing the exploit pack using a vulnerable computer, malware could be downloaded and installed onto your computer.

Typically, the Blackhole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

For more information on this exploit kit, and steps you can take to avoid being compromised, please see the detailed Blacole description, elsewhere in our encyclopedia.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.BT is the detection for obfuscated JavaScript often found distributed through compromised websites. Successful exploitation leads to the download and installation of other malware.

Windows Defender detects and removes this family of threats.

You should also update your software to be fully protected.

The Blacole exploit pack tries to infect your PC with other malware, such as trojans and viruses. It also known as "Blackhole".

See our page about exploits and learn how to update common software.

When you visit a malicious or compromised website, Blacole scans your PC for vulnerabilities or weaknesses in your software.

You might visit the website from a link or attachment in an email, or from a previously safe website that has been hacked.

The threat uses those vulnerabilities it has found on your PC to download malware onto your PC:

Typically, the Blacole exploit kit attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in applications such as Oracle Java, Sun Java, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.BC is the detection for obfuscated JavaScript often found distributed through compromised websites. Successful exploitation leads to the download and installation of other malware.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.BC is a component of an exploit kit that is distributed as the "Blackhole exploit kit". For more information about the exploit kit, see the description for Blacole elsewhere in the encyclopedia.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.AQ is the detection for obfuscated JavaScript often found distributed through compromised websites. Successful exploitation leads to the download and installation of other malware.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.AQ is a component of an exploit kit that is distributed as the "Blackhole exploit kit". For more information about the exploit kit, see the description for Blacole elsewhere in the encyclopedia.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.BV is the detection for malicious JavaScript that loads a series of other exploits that are distributed as components of the "Blackhole kit". If the computer runs a vulnerable version of certain software and exploitation is successful, various malware may be downloaded.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.AR is the detection for malicious JavaScript that loads a series of other exploits that are distributed as components of the "Blackhole kit". If the computer runs a vulnerable version of certain software and exploitation is successful, various malware may be downloaded.

Exploit:SWF/Blacole.O is a detection for malicious code within specially crafted Adobe Shockwave Flash (.SWF) files. The malicious files are commonly distributed via an exploit kit, known as "Blackhole", within compromised webpages.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.AV is a malicious JavaScript that attempts to exploit several vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. If the exploit is successful in compromising a vulnerable host, it could result in downloading and executing other malware.

Exploit:JS/Blacole.AD is a malicious JavaScript that attempts to exploit several vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. If the exploit is successful in compromising a vulnerable host, it could result in downloading and executing other malware. Exploit:JS/Blacole.AD is a component of an exploit kit that is distributed as the "Blackhole exploit pack".