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Microsoft Security Intelligence
12 entries found.
Updated on Apr 28, 2011
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Drstwex.A is a malware that connects to a remote server to download and execute arbitrary files.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 21, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 22, 2015
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 25, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 13, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 21, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 08, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 21, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Dec 23, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 22, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 01, 2011

Exploit:JS/Blacole.A is the detection for malicious Javascript that loads a series of other exploits. If the computer runs a vulnerable version of certain software and exploitation is successful, various malware may be downloaded.

Alert level: severe
Updated on May 01, 2016

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.

Alert level: severe