When is a blackhole not a blackhole ? When its a blacole !


Some things only show up for a short period of time – one I noted was the detection – by Microsoft Security Essentials – on the google home page when I opened it of a malware called blacole.bw. Turns out this was a false detection and has been corrected. Heres what Microsoft said …

Summary

On February 14, 2012, an incorrect detection for Exploit:JS/Blacole.BW was introduced. On February 14, 2012, Microsoft released an update that addresses the issue. Signature versions 1.119.1988.0 and higher include this update.


 

Technical Information (Analysis)

On February 14, 2012, an incorrect detection for Exploit:JS/Blacole.BW was introduced. On February 14, 2012, Microsoft released an update that addresses the issue. Signature versions 1.119.1988.0 and higher include this update.