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Security Protection - Harry Waldron (CS)

Security Best Practices, Breaking News, & Updates

Chile Earthquake - Be careful of malicious sites

Please be careful of email or web based malware attacks. Please only contribute to trusted mainstream sites and obtain news from offical sources.  My thoughts and prayers extend to those who were affected.

Search Engine Poisoning: Chile Earthquake
http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8317

QUOTE: Malware writers engaged in search engine poisoning. Search Google for "Chile Earthquake" and you will find a number of malware site on the first page.

Massive Earthquake in Chile Leads to a Surge of Rogue Antivirus
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/massive-earthquake-chile-leads-surge-rogue-antivirus

QUOTE: Unfortunately as with any major news event, miscreants are not slow to pounce when such opportunities arise to further their aims.