JS/Blacole.psak

The JS/Blacole.psak Javascript virus is a dangerous infection that can affect a website by turning it into a potential risk for a "drive-by download." The known security website laptopvirusrepair.co.uk has become infected with JS/Blacole.psak in 2011, causing users visiting it to be directed to a known malware site. JS/Blacole.psak can cause a victim's computer to execute malicious code or to download a potentially harmful file. This is why ESG PC security researchers strongly recommend against browsing the Internet without a strong, reliable, anti-malware scanner running at all times. As an added security measure, ESG PC security researchers also recommend disabling JavaScript and Flash for any unknown websites, as these have the potential to infect your computer system by taking advantage of known security vulnerabilities.
 

The JS/Blacole.psak Javascript Virus and Rogue Security Programs

JS/Blacole.psak is associated with several dropper Trojans, Trojan infections designed to download and install various malware threats – especially rogue security programs. However, the infection of the website Laptopvirusrepair.co.uk represents a dangerous new development in the distribution of these kinds of malicious rogue security programs. These kinds of programs operate on a scam in which they attempt to convince inexperienced computer users that they are actually legitimate security programs. The fact that these can now be downloaded indirectly through corrupted, but legitimate, anti-virus websites represents a worrying precedent which may lead to a more dangerous situation down the road.
 

Protecting Yourself from JS/Blacole.psak

Viruses like the JS/Blacole.psak Javascript virus exist as snippets of code tacked on to an existing web page. These operate by taking advantage of Javascript vulnerabilities to attack your computer system through your browser. ESG PC security researchers have several recommendations so as to avoid falling prey of one of these kinds of viruses:

1. JS/Blacole.psak uses vulnerabilities in Javascript to force your Internet browser to go to a specific website or download a specific file. Disabling Javascript for all unknown websites can protect you from these kinds of attacks.
2. A real-time anti-malware scanner can protect you from attack websites that use code similar to JS/Blacole.psak, as well as from unauthorized downloads. However, it is essential to keep your security software fully updated.
3. You can change the security settings on your Internet browser to protect you from attacks from the JS/Blacole.psak Javascript virus. Simply make sure that all security options are at their highest possible setting.

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