Exploit:JS/MagnitudeEK.G

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Type:

Exploit

Aliases:

Exploit:JS/MagnitudeEK

Summary

Exploit:JS/MagnitudeEK.G identifies JavaScript code that redirects users to malicious webpages hosting the Magnitude exploit kit.

Removal

Technical Details

The JavaScript code identified by the Exploit:JS/MagnitudeEK.G detection essentially acts as a redirector, as it routes users to a malicious page that serves as the landing page for an exploit kit under an attacker's control.

Once the user is on the landing page (which is also identified by the Exploit:JS/MagnitudeEK.G detection), they are exposed to the exploit kit, which is a toolkit used by attackers that can probe the user's computer for specific vulnerabilities in the operating system or installed programs. If any are found, the exploit kit tries to exploit it.

Once an exploit kit successfully exploits a vulnerability, it will launch its payload, which usually involves downloading and installing other malware on the affected machine. The installed malware can be any form of malicious program, but is most often a trojan, backdoor or ransomware.