CNET hit by malvertizements

Why is it that after I pontificate that "pushers of malvertizing are finding it harder and harder to get their wares on to high profile, high traffic sites" we receive word that CNET was hit?  That'll teach me to keep my mouth shut won't it :o)

Ok, this is a new dialogue box - it appeared when I tried to close the fraudware site window ... yes, clicking on OK does seem to open the Add Favorites window, but who knows what else it may be doing in the background  - I still recommend that you use the Red X to close the dialogue box.

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Thanks to Donna for the heads up:
http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?showtopic=16111

Comments

# re: CNET hit by malvertizements

Friday, July 18, 2008 6:43 AM by Calvin

That rogue is abusing Windows Defender's name. Not good.

# re: CNET hit by malvertizements

Friday, July 18, 2008 5:46 PM by Kimberly

Among their latest stunts, they wipe history of visited sites and copy one of the malicious links to the clipboard.

cf : www.bluetack.co.uk/.../index.php