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Exploit:JS/Sakra.A
Aliases: Troj/ExpJS-FO (Sophos) Sakura exploit kit (other)
Summary
Exploit:JS/Sakra.A is file that is part of the Sakura exploit kit. This kit is used to infect your computer with different malware. It acts as a malware distributing platform by compromising websites; if you visit those websites, your computer may become infected with malware. It exploits vulnerabilities in different software to maximize the possibility of infection.
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
