Spam Messages go out with Fake Conficker Alerts

By Paul | Apr 8, 2009

Sopho’s blog is reporting:

This past weekend, SophosLabs noticed a new “Conficker” theme in the content of these spam messages. Instead of saying there is a critical windows update that needs to be applied, they say that “your Internet company” believes you to be infected, and to click the link to scan your computer

[Via Sophos]

As in previous post about fake Anti-virus Software sites trying to scare you into sending them free money. You should always be cautious when it comes to these sites that make you think you have a virus. Some things to consider when you visit sites that are claiming you have a virus:

Is this a true anti virus company? If your unsure you can always google the company to better help you determine if this a fake site.
You also should consider going to the real deal on anti-virus there are several different companies that I know of off the top of my head but it should always be one that is not a fly by night type of anti-virus company. The real companies have people and resources watching for the latest viruses, and other Maleware.

According to Sopho’s the Maleware site is detected as Mal/FakeAV-AH with there system. Remember you don’t always have to buy anit virus software there are several good free versions out there that do a pretty good job at defending against a virus, Trojan, or a Computer Worm. If you feel you might have a virus you can do a free anti-virus scans to make sure you are not infected. I also suggest having a firewall installed if you have not done that yet, that will also greatly help prevent a virus or worm but remember you are the last line of defense with Maleware!!