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Debate with rogue antispyware maker

I have been following a discussion of iedefender at CastleCops which is five pages long so far. The topic started with: "Attached below is a copy of IEdefender (hxxp://www.iedefender.com/) a new rogue software." To which the vendor replied:...

Published Sun, Nov 4 2007 13:55 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Rogues, Malware
DirectRevenue-Best Offers, shuts down

Posted on DirectRevenue's home page and giving no reason for the sudden closure. "Best Offers and Direct Revenue have ceased operations. To service legacy consumers we are maintaining this page of uninstall instructions, an uninstall software...

Published Thu, Oct 25 2007 14:25 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Malware, Spyware, Adware
VirusRay, latest Zlob rogue anti-spyware program

The Zlob Trojan Downloader typically poses as audio or video codecs, required to be installed on your computer so you can watch or listen to certain media. VirusRay is just the latest infection that downloads and installs rogue anti-spyware programs and...

Published Tue, Oct 23 2007 13:53 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Rogues, Malware, Spyware
Storm Worm Attacks

The subject matter varies in the attempt to get people to download the bad exe file. Sample: "Virus Activity Detected! Dear Customer, Our robot has detected an abnormal activity from your IP adress on sending e-mails. Probably it is connected with...

Published Mon, Jul 9 2007 10:06 by tashi

Filed under: News , Spam-Phish, Security , Malware
House Passes another Spyware Bill

The House passed a cyber-security bill that would allow for civil penalties of up to $3,000,000. H.R. 964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Adolphus Towns (D-New York), to protect users of the...

Published Thu, Jun 7 2007 11:15 by tashi

Filed under: News , Security , Malware, Spyware, Adware
FTC Closes Spyware Operation

Enternet Media and ConSpy & Co., an operation that placed “Search Miracle” “Miracle Search" “EM Toolbar" “EliteBar” and “Elite Toolbar spyware on consumers' computers; has been ordered by The...

Published Sat, Sep 9 2006 22:05 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Malware, Spyware
The Guardian serves up Zango?

Video nasty, adware nastier say experts of Guardian.co.uk ad By Will Sturgeon Published: Monday 14 August 2006 "In order to view video clips of car smashes and accidents, or download games and screensavers on Zango.com users must install a file called...

Published Tue, Aug 15 2006 12:24 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Zango, Malware, Spyware, Adware
bleedingsnort domain alert

Bleeding Snort owned the "bleedingsnort.org" domain but unintentionally let it expire, they have released an alert titled " Domain Gone ." http://www.bleedingsnort.com/article.php?story=20060731094455549 Someone else purchased the...

Published Tue, Aug 1 2006 14:19 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Malware
Warner Bros. To Cut Link With Adware Firm Zango

'Inappropriate Material' Could Reach Children Special to The Washington Post Friday, July 28, 2006; Page D05 Brian Krebs writes: "Warner Bros. Studios, home to Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo and Harry Potter, said yesterday that it plans to terminate...

Published Sat, Jul 29 2006 17:10 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Zango, Malware, Spyware, Adware
Malware evolution: April - June 2006

Viruslist.com Jul 21 2006 Alexander Gostev Senior Virus Analyst, Kaspersky Lab, writes: "Superficially at least, the second quarter of 2006 appeared to be one of the most peaceful in recent years. Significant email or network worm epidemics were...

Published Tue, Jul 25 2006 13:45 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Malware
Current state of Spyware

eWEEK Spyware Fades to a Dull Roar, But Targeted Attacks Loom July 20, 2006 Matt Hines writes: "News Analysis: Analysts agree that most enterprises have reached a point where they can effectively block many forms of spyware, but targeted attacks...

Published Tue, Jul 25 2006 5:37 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Malware, Spyware
Malware Masquerading as Microsoft Genuine Advantage (WGA) classified as Worm

Security analysts have detected a new piece of malware that appears to run as a Microsoft program used to detect unlicensed versions of its operating system. The malware has been classified as a worm and spreads through AOL's Instant Messenger program...

Published Fri, Jun 30 2006 21:51 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Malware
Malware posing as WGA validation and notification

New malware recently discovered on at least two help sites. AUMHA FORUMS DaniWeb The file name is wgavn.exe It creates a service named "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Notification", as seen in the HijackThis log. O23 - Service: Windows...

Published Fri, Jun 30 2006 6:30 by Susanh

Filed under: Security , Malware

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