SWF_BLACOLE.CI
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan is a component of the Blackhole Exploit Kit. It is used to load shellcode and other component files.
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
NOTES:
This Trojan is a component of the Blackhole Exploit Kit. It is used to load shellcode and other component files.
SOLUTION
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Close all opened browser windows
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as SWF_BLACOLE.CI. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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