Social-Network Worm-Squirm
| Internet security firm Kaspersky have detected two new worms appearing from MySpace and Facebook which contain a payload which joins your machine to a botnet – and Kaspersky seem to think that the botnets will be used for a number of malicious purposes: DOS attacks? Hacking the Pentagon? Cheating at DOOM!!!? Who knows?
A few of the dodgy comments posted on MySpace and Facebook :- Paris Hilton Tosses Dwarf On The Street
Examiners Caught Downloading Grades From The Internet
Hello; You must see it!!! LOL. My friend catched you on hidden cam
Is it really celebrity? Funny Moments and many others. These comments lead on to a link to a bogus You-Tube clone, which asks you to download the latest Flash player; at which a file called “codecsetup.exe” – a network worm – downloads to the victim’s machine. |
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Kaspersky said its security suite detected the threats proactively and signatures were added to the database on July 31, 2008. Always remember to keep your Windows machine fully patched, your anti-virus updated, and be careful of allowing executables to download to your machine: If you suspect it then it’s best to not allow it to do so. If you don’t have anti-malware software then I suggest you get XoftSpySE: As a user of XoftSpySE myself I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking a thorough and comprehensive defence against spyware.it’s designed to scan the user’s complete computer system to detect spyware parasites and quarantine the infected files for immediate protection. It scans your entire PC, including running processes, registry entries, files and folders; it detects and removes: adware, spyware, pop-Up generators, keyloggers, trojans, hijackers, and malware; it’s fast, powerful, and easy to use, and you get comprehensive customer technical support with your subscription. It even protects against identity and credit card theft. To discover more and get a FREE scan Click Here! |
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