Fake warning page for clean-safe-gateway.com
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This is an example of what you might see if you did have it!!
These sites gets installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, Trojans, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in it but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Oct 15, 2009.
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- best-antispyware-11.com
- yourantivirus-4.com
- antivirus-online-5.com
- antivirus-online-2.com
- antivirus-live-6.com
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
Fake Scanner Pages:
- securitytestinternetdirect.com
- biosecurityservices.com
- securitysoftwarewebsite.com
- netsecuritycode.com
- datatrustprotect.com
- globalsecuritymonitor.com
- scan.stopandscanyourpc.com
- thealertsecurity.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Rogue Antivirus Sites for Oct 11, 2009
Comments OffPersonal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):
- internet-antivirus4.com
- my-pc-scanner7.com
- bestspywarescanner05.com
- bestspywarescanner12.com
- bestspywarescanner15.com
- mycomputerantispy04.com
- green-av-2010.com
- av-plus-2009.com
- windowsenterprisedefender.com
- nortel2010.com
- nortel-antivirus-pro.com
- safefighter.com
Fake Scanner Pages:
- netcaraudit.com
- scan.securityinfos4you.com
- webhosttest.com
- bestalertspy.com
- supercleanonline.com
- trojanremoverpc.com
- trojanremoverpc.com
- thenetdetect.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Oct 2, 2009
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Personal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):
- mycompinfo17.com
- myvirusscanner25.com
- computervirusscanner31.com
- liveantimalwareproscanv2.com
- myantispywarecheck17.com
- myantispywarecheck11.com
- pc-scanner16.com
- myantispywarecheck07.com
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- tiposoft.info (Total Security)
Fake Scanner Pages:
- best-scanpc.org
- onlinescanxppro.com
- testavrdown.com
- fastestonlinescan.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Sept 18, 2009
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Looks like the authors of the fake sites have slowed down today but remember this won’t last long.
Personal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):- antispywaretotalscan5.com
- 4malwarescan.com
- 6malwarescan.com
- 07malwarescan.com
- delete-all-virus09.com
- delete-all-virus07.com
- 01malwarescan.com
- antispywaretotalscan6.com
- antivirus-plus09.com
WindowsSecuritySuite
- fast-systemguard.net
- fastsystem-guard.com
- yzoysun.cn
- trustsystemprotection.net
- trustsystemprotect.net
- trustsystemprotect.com
- trustsystem-protection.net
- trustsystem-protection.com
- trust-systemprotection.net
- trust-systemguard.com
- trust-systemguard.net
- windows-protectionsuite.com
- trustsystem-guard.net
- trustsystemguard.net
- trustsystemguard.com
- secureandprotect.net
- trust-systemprotect.com
- trust-systemprotect.net
- trust-systemprotection.com
- trust-systemprotection.net
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Sept 15, 2009
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It Looks like they are doing setting up a lot of domains lately so please be careful.
Personal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):
- clean-all-spyware05.com
- online-antivir-scan09.com
- online-antivir-scan10.com
- live-antivirus-scan03.com
- polant.info
- my-safetyprotection.com
- my-safetyprotection.net
- my-systemscan.net
- my-systemscan.com
- my-systemscanner.com
- my-systemscanner.net
- new-scanandprotect.net
- new-scanandprotect.com
- newscan-andprotect.com
- newscan-andprotect.net
- newscan-protect.com
- newscan-protect.net
- online-securescanner.net
- onlinesecurescanner.net
- onlinesecurescanner.com
- onlinesystemscanner.com
- onlinesystemscanner.net
- search-scansystem.net
- search-scansystem.com
- searchscan-online.com
- searchscan-online.net
- searchscanonline.net
- my-saerchsecure.com
- my-saerchsecure.net
- protectand-secure.net
- protect-andsecure.net
- protectand-secure.com
- protect-andsecure.com
- my-newprotection.com
- my-protectedsystem.com
- my-protectedsystem.net
- my-systemprotection.com
- my-systemprotection.net
- omegaantivir.com
- protection-shieldmy-protectionzone.com.net
- protectline.net
- windowsprotection-zone.net
- my-protectionzone.net
List of malware Sites for Setp 13, 2009
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- protection-check07.com
- antispywarescanner04.com
- remove-all-adware01.com
- antispywarescanner09.com
- best-antivirus03.com
- antivirus-online-scan03.com
- in5cs.com
- lavyer.info
- gallow.info
- myprotected-system.com
- myprotected-system.net
- new-systemguard.net
- fastsystemprotection.net
- fastsystemprotection.com
- onlinesearch-protection.net
- onlinesearch-protection.com
- windowsprotection-suite.com
- search-systemprotection.com
- winsecuritysuite-pro.com
- search-win.com
- checkviruszone.net
- checkviruszone.com
- fastantivir.com
- fastantivir.net
- securescantools.com
- fastsearchandsecure.net
- fastsearchandsecure.com
- fastsystemprotection.net
- fastsystemprotection.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Sept 8, 2009
Comments OffThere isn’t much to say but back to work all those people who had labor day off, welcome back to work.
Personal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):- superb-virus-scan07.com
- clean-all-spyware03.com
- superb-antivir-scan01.com
- superb-antivir-scan01.com
Internet Antivirus Pro Scareware
- wzand.info
- thesecuritywinscan.com
- go-checkvirus.net
- go-checkvirus.com
- safetyscantool.com
Windows Security Suite Scareware sites:
- safetysystem-protect.com
- safetysystem-protect.net
- safetysystem-guard.com
- safetysystem-guard.net
- systemscan-secure.com
- systemscan-secure.net
- go-virusscanner.net
- go-virusscanner.com
- go-scanvirus.net
- go-scanvirus.com
- windows-protectonline.net
- windows-systemshield.com
- windows-systemshield.net
- windows-protectonline.net
- windows-systemshield.com
- windows-systemshield.net
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Aug 5, 2009
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Today has been really busy for the malware authors out there and I intend to update you on all the sites that are what I call scareware sites.
Internet Antivirus Pro Scareware sites:
- alectr.info
- cality.info
- diffus.info
- dictor.info
- upwize.info
- bestscanantispywarev3.com
- best-virus-scanner6.com
- clean-all-spyware07.com
Antivirus System Pro Scareware Sites:
(SuperAntiSpyware removes it with Database Version 4053 or later)
- osawarepro.com
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- antivirus-xp.awardspace.us
- vrenutredo.com
- hustlerscanner.com (fake Scanner Page)
- go-scansystem.com
- ultrapc-scan.com (Fake Scanner page)
- scanonline-protect.net
- checkvirus-zone.net
- scantoolsite.com
- scan-secure.net
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Fake Antivirus Sites for Sept 3, 2009
Comments OffLooks like they have been at it again here is the list for Thursday:
Personal Antivirus — Download SUPERAntiSpyware (Database Version 4047):- worldbestonlinescanner.com
- worldbestonlinescanner2.com
- best-antivirus3.com
- worldbestonlinescan9.com
- worldbestonlinescanner2.com
- antivirusonlinescan6.com
- hqvirusscanner.com
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- securitytoolworld.com
- searchpcguard.net
- scansystem-online.net
- search-protect.net
- myprotected-zone.net
- system-guard.com
- antivirusfilter-zone.com
- scan-virus.net
- droope.info
- faites.info
- tented.info
- sallut.info
- onclew.info
- numben.info
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Malware sites for Aug 21, 2009
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It has been kinda busy today for the Antivirus scareware sites but here they are.
Personal Antivirus Scareware Site:
- check-for-malwarev3.com
- safeonlinescannerv4.com
- fatuus.info
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- antivirusplus2010.com
- mybestantivirusplus.com
- internetantivirusplus.com
- antivirusplus09.com
- antivirus-plus-now.com
- yesantivirusplus.com
- goodantivirusplus.com
- i-antivirusplus.com
- nextantivirusplus.com
- antivirusplus-ok.com
- getavplusnow.com
- antivirusplusnow.com
- getantivirusplusnow.com
- realantivirusplus09.com
- freeantivirusplus09.com
- addedantivirusstore.com
- addedantivirusonline.com
- myplusantiviruspro.com
- yourcountedantivirus.com
- easyaddedantivirus.com
- addedantiviruslive.com
- addedantiviruspro.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Rogue Antivirus sites August 4, 2009
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Looks like they have more Fake Antivirus sites up and running so I thought I would pass them along:
- basicsystemscanner.com (Personal Antivirus Scareware)
- checkmypcantivirus.com (Personal Antivirus Scareware)
- onlineproantivirusscanner.com (Personal Antivirus Scareware)
- online-pro-antivirus-scan.com (Personal Antivirus Scareware)
- secure-pro.cn (Fake Windows Security Messages)
- bodyscanguide.com (Fake Windows Security Messages)
- bestsecuredpcs.com (Fake Windows Security Messages)
- somesecuritypc.com (Rogue Exploit Antivirus Scanner)
- scanwebtech.com (Rogue Exploit Antivirus Scanner)
- bisquva.cn (Rogue Antivirus)
- pc-anti-spyware-20-10.com (Like Home Antivirus 2010)
- pcantispyware2010.com(Like Home Antivirus 2010)
- spywaredisplay.com (Rogue AntiSpyware)
- spywaremonitoring.com (Rogue AntiSpyware)
- spywareremovalhelp.net (Rogue AntiSpyware)
- antispywarefile.com (Rogue AntiSpyware)
These sites try to get you to install software or get you to buy pay for some fake software. If you keep getting popups from these guys then you have some kind Trojan acting like it is a real Antivirus or Antispyware. I recommend getting rid of those annoying little warnings and redirects. Some of these are actually Web Browser redirects, others try to scare you into downloading or buying their product. You should never download or buy anything from a site you don’t know anything about.
Some common tricks are Popups, warnings, Toolbar shield, and also a fake web page scanning screen.
A-Squared Emergency USB Stick – Portable Antivirus Kit
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IT Security warfare is an interesting domain. It is a never ending race between the security software developers and malware writers. And since the security software always act after the development of the malware, they are always behind in this race.
But this fact poses a serious threat to the security of your system as a user. If you are not careful and regularly updating your antivirus applications, you might be late, and if the malware might get a chance to get the entry to your system, it can play havoc there.
Today’s Intelligent Malware…
Today’s malware are much more intelligent than their predecessors. They not only do the damage intended by their developers, but also make it difficult for security software to identify them. They try to disable your antivirus applications, they modify your system files so that you are not able to access the security software websites and forums, they hijack your browser homepages, they disable the update procedure of your security software and use all such tricks, which make their detection difficult.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Movie Spreads Malware
Comments OffIt seems in anticipation of the release of Half Blood Prince the Malware authors are starting to send for the movie. For example:
As you can see they really try to fool you into think your are going to be able to watch it for free. They even put it the movie poster to try to get you to click that link. It is on a blogspot page and has a few Google followers, which I am amazed at because what I have found it. If you were to click that play link (usa-top-news.info) it will redirect your to (world-news-scandals.com) and then to the final destination (tubes-portal.com). Each site is surprisingly in the US and tries to look like it is a real site. It sends you a file called streamviewer.40018.exe, which I am surprised AVG hasn’t picked this up so I went to see if this was a virus and Virustotal showed me this:
Are You and Your Friends Fine — Virus Spam
Comments OffLogged into my Google Email and was checking my spam to see what I see and this one draws my attention:
I think I know where this is leading me but I click the link and this website with the Reuters logo pops up:
Now as you can tell this looks authentic but when I did go to this site, AVG detected some trojan. It blocked it, but the file that it is downloaded called “save.exe” and I have talked about flash player fake updates. I have seen other blogs talking about dirty bomb news report leads to malware. I don’t know about you but if I wanted to update my flash player, I go to the source and not use any links. It is wise not to download any programs or files and run them without properly checking them out for viruses and Trojans. You should have a firewall and anti-virus running at all times and that will help but it is your actions that help your prevent from getting viruses or Trojans.
Malicious Spammers target Bank of America
Comments OffI’ve saw two different security firms talking about Bank of America and I wanted to share with you:
Picture from F-secure
It is also been known to be floating around in Facebook this spam. So if you get a link going to a site you don’t know about to see a video and it says you need a codec or the Adobe update you should turn right around and leave site. You should always type in the url of Your Bank and not go there through links.
From what they are saying it monitors Network traffic and Steals ICQ, POP3, and IMAP passwords. If you find network traffic going to Hong Kong IP, then it is time to check to make sure all your Virus definitions are up to date and you’ve installed an Anti-virus and Firewall. I would encourage users to report it to Phishtank so that any other unsuspecting user or person going to that site will be warned.
Fake Emails about Windows Support spam!
Comments OffAccording to Trend Micro, Some malicious software is being sent to unsuspecting users about Windows SP1 andSP2 having a error that could damage software or even hardware. See Trends blog with the photos of the fake spam.
Microsoft sends e-mail messages to subscribers of our security communications when we release information about a security software update or security incident. Unfortunately, malicious individuals can and have sent fake security communications that appear to be from Microsoft.
[Via Microsoft]
So if you get an email from Microsoft you’ll probably want to delete it. Any Microsoft communications will be sent from the Update center. You should never install software that is from an untrusted website. If you are concerned you should check the web and find out what people are saying about the situation and see if it is a scam or true!! Remember only you can prevent a virus or Malware!
I hate Snopes Spam
Comments OffAs you know Snopes is used to find out about urban Legend and Rumors:
I received a Virus alert from my RSS feed about Email virus warning. It even adds a Snope URL. The Author just copies and pasted the virus warning into the blog without even going to Snopes.
According to Snopes and I’ll quote:
Although the Postcard virus is real, it isn’t a “BIG VIRUS COMING” (it’s already been around in multiple forms for a long time now), it will not “burn the whole hard disc” of your computer, CNN didn’t classify it as the “worst virus” ever, and it doesn’t arrive in messages bearing a subject line of ‘Invitation.’[Via Snopes]
Now as you can tell the link described in the blog post was “http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp”. If you went there, you’d have seen this as a not really true and some parts of this might be but that part about burning your Hard drive or even consider the Worst virus isn’t true.
Some things you need to consider before forwarding anything is:
- Is it completely True?
- Is it Legitimate? (True blown warning about something like a product recall or something important like that)
Cracking and Warez sites are Host of Trouble!!
It is nothing to laugh at and should be understood that gamers have no freedom right now. That said this new Variant to Virux Trojan is in regards to Win32/Vitro Trojan. It seems tobe infecting .exe and .Scr files just like this.
According to Trend Micro:
The downloaded malware include variants under the FAKEAV, TDSS, and VUNDO families. Infection chains, however, are notable for the presence of VIRUT and VIRUX malware. VIRUX and VIRUT attacks were initially about the volume of infected PCs. The numbers are massive enough to worry Web users and security researchers: around 20,000 PCs are infected per day
Read more: “Crack Sites Distribute VIRUX and FakeAV“
Now it seems to be more and more sites with getting computer infected. It also seems the Malware writers are using these servers for helping infect essentially gamers computers. So for the time being, if you have a favorite game and you want to:
- No-CD Crack (This is good for those who want to play the game without the CD)
- Key Gen Cracks (This is used for pirated version of a game)
- Update Cracks (This is used to prevent CD checking or Also prevent Version Checking)
PolyMorphic Win32:Vitro Most Viraulent Virus
This seems to be an virus that is getting some people hit hard. I wanted to blog about this because of the nature of Virus and Trojans. I have read reports that this might be from Online Movies, and I have to say this is one reason why you must stay away from certain online movies. I am going to take a guess that this virus requires a special CODEC, and you downloaded it and installed it. It Could also be the update the Adobe Flash player idea to but still results in getting the Virus.
As I said before you take a risk when you go to sites you don’t trust or know anything about. You also should know that if you need a “SPECIAL” codec, you should just go on to another site. These sites that claim they need this special codec means only one thing they want to install something without your Knowledge.
So what is this Virus:
The Virut family of viruses uses polymorphism to hide from all anti-virus protection, it infects executable files. File infection makes it very hard to repair a system that has been infected. W32/Vitro injects code in running processes and hooks the following functions in ntdll.dll which transfers control to the virus every time any of these function calls are made.
Zero Day For IE7 Being used in the wild.
Comments OffIt looks like IE7 patches are being used right now in the wild. According to TrendMicro:
HTML_DLOADER.AS exploits the CVE-2009-0075 vulnerability, which is already addressed by the MS09-002 security patch released last week. On an unpatched system though, successful exploitation by HTML_DLOADER.AS downloads a backdoor detected as BKDR_AGENT.XZMS.
This is the next step to prevent yourself from getting caught with your pants down so to speak, you need to patch all systems that have internet access. I still like the Autopatcher because it will do the job with very little input from the user. It also makes it easier for people to patch big systems. You should also consider installing some Free Anti-virus software to help protect the systems you do have.
Internet Security Companies Warn about Patch Tuesday and Valentines Day.
Comments OffWith Tomorrow being released some very highly rated Remote Code Execution to become Zero day in very short time. Some researchers are speculating about more viruses will be released in conjunction to Valentines day. According to this one post it will be likely to be E-cards being sent to try to lure you into downloading Malware.
Various security vendors, including CA Inc, MX Logic Inc., Trend Micro Inc., and Panda Security, have issued alerts about new Valentine’s Day-themed spam campaigns that try to dupe users into installing the Waledec bot.Researchers note that many websites which are affiliated to Waledac e-card scam have been recently updated with content based on the Valentine’s Day theme.
Web sites distribute Trojan files which are commonly named love.exe; onlyyou.exe; you.exe; youandme.exe; and meandyou.exe and the list is not exhaustive.
[Via Express Buzz]
Offline Update 5.0, Clone of Autopatcher to Some!!
Comments OffOffline updater 5.0 has been released a couple months ago and I just realized it now. This is an excellent tool for IT professionals who want to keep all your Systems up-to-date with the last patches from Microsoft. The systems it supports are Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, And Windows Vista / Server 2008.(32 bit and 64 Bit updates).
Microsoft Keynote CES 2009
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Some Key topics talk about in this Keynotes are:
Windows 7 — Lighter, Faster, and Reliability. Windows 7 Should boot quicker and faster, and enables cool new interface touch.
Windows 7 — Beta will be available Worldwide on January 9, 2009 and will be available for download on MSDN and Technet. Also it will be available at : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7 For those who want to download it from Microsoft directly.
Windows Live Essentials — Windows live Messenger, Mail, and Photo Gallery works with Windows XP, VISTA, and Windows 7. It is available for download worldwide. Dell will also be putting this on their consumer and small business computers.
Windows Mobile — 11 Different Mobile phones.
Verizon Mobile – Windows Live Search will be available through Verizon and it’s a partnership with Microsoft.
Demo of Windows 7, Live, and Mobile:
Windows 7 will have Windows touch and be able to use net books with Windows 7.
Windows 7 has been designed with the Touch DNA in mind.
Windows Mobile demo with an Panoramic display.
Windows Live Demo – Various things they discuss here including Photo’s and Silver light.
Windows XBOX:
Panatech PX-500 PCMCIA Sprint EVDO BroadBand Card
Comments OffThe Pantech PX-500 wireless mobile broadband card for Sprint gives you data communication access for your PC laptop anywhere you roam on the Sprint network at faster speeds than ever before. EV-DO rev A compatibility gives you download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps and beefy upload speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps. Simple to use, the Pantech PX-500 wireless mobile broadband card lets you surf the Internet, send and receive email and text messages, and connect to corporate networks from just about anywhere.
Technical Specs:
- Dimensions – 4.57 in x 2.13 in x 0.51 in
- Weight – 1.8 oz
- Data Download Speed – EV-DO rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps Down/1.8 Mbps Up), EV-DO rev 0 (2.4 Mbps Down/153 Kbps Up), 1xRTT
- Download Protocol – CDMA 850, 1900
- Compatible Carrier – Sprint PCS
- Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
- 3G Data Speeds – Yes
Compatibility Features
- Device Supports Data Plans – Yes
- Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
Understanding a Cellular Modems
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So you bought a modem, and you’re not getting the speed you expected.
Yep it is unavoidable to not get that broad band speed you expected from buying a Cellular Modem and you want to learn more about what can affect your upload/download speed on the modem. Each carrier has there own specific speeds or usage. We will go through each and everyone one them talking about the kinds of speeds:
- EVDO — is known as Evolution-Data Optimized and is most commonly around the major city areas. It is sometimes consider 3G and is considered the fastest in the industry. Although there are always going to be debates on who is the fastest, it really doesn’t matter because of the limitations of the networks.
- GPRS — General Packet Radio Service and is also part of the 3G network but requires different frequency to acquire the signals from the tower. This is used in lower end of companies due to the fact it is easier to maintain than EVDO, but the speed is still comparable to all the other 3G family because of the interdependency of the connectivity.
Microsoft to Release KB961051 on the Dec 17, 2008
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December 16, 2008: Microsoft has announced an out-of-cycle patch release for a critical, remote-code-execution, vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (CVE-2008-4844). The patch, to be released on December 17, will address the vulnerability across multiple versions on Internet Explorer running on supported Windows platforms.
[via McAfee Threat Center]
Tools for Virus Removal : The ones I like to use!
Comments OffIn this post I want to talk about virus removal tools that I like to use when I need to remove a virus. Some thing to consider when using these tools are:
Each of these have to be dealt with differently because each requires something different. Like rootkits if you have one installed and know that it is a rootkit you only options are to download some rootkit removers like:
- Sopho’s Anti-rootkit remover – This is good for those more known viruses and can remove several types of rootkits. This isn’t the only one I use, but it is a part of group that does the rootkit removing for me.
- Microsoft Rootkit Revealer – This is good for proving there is a rootkit. I’ve not seen it not detect a rootkit. Most of the time when I find a rootkit from the other rootkit revealers this one actually dos better with information.
- Panda Anti-Rootkit Remover — This one is another one I use when the other ones can’t remove it. Each one does remove certain rootkit differently and works better than the other.
Removing Win32/Bagle.HE worm
Here is another virus that seems to be spreading lately. From the looks of it, it sees to be another email worm. Here is what eset says:
Aliases
Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.gt (Kaspersky), W32/Bagle.gen (McAfee), Trojan.Tooso!gen (Symantec)
When executed the worm copies itself in the following locations:
- Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\hidn\
hldrrr.exe - Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\hidn\
hidn2.exe
In order to be executed on every system start, the worm sets the following Registry entry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\drv_st_key
Win32/Bagle.HE worm is a “threat” that appears in security scans by fake antispyware WinDefender 2008.
The danger of Win32/Bagle.HE worm is supposed to scare you into wasting $49.95 on WinDefender 2008.
Unless you like getting ripped off, don’t download the software the Win32/Bagle.HE worm popup links to. You’re not really infected with Win32/Bagle.HE worm — you’re infected with scamware that you need to remove.
I’ll show you how to get rid of Win32/Bagle.HE worm and WinDefender 2008, for free.
What is a Virus and Why do I have one
After seeing more and more the updates coming from the net. I wanted to talk about what a Computer Virus or Trojan is and how you get it. So how did you could of gotten a Virus in the first place. So here are some information to consider:
The vulnerability of operating systems to viruses
So what does that mean to you? Most of the times when you get a virus you have a vulnerability in some place in your Operating system and it is either something that has not be known by Microsoft, Apple, and Linux or is know as a Zero-day Exploit.
A zero-day (or zero-hour) attack or threat is a computer threat that tries to exploit unknown, undisclosed or patchfree computer application vulnerabilities. The term Zero Day is also used to describe unknown or Zero day viruses.
[Via Wikipedia]
This is one of the most used because if it is an unknown exploit by the Operating System creators then they have a longer to us the exploit. Most of the time hackers like to use this because that means there is a possibility of finding even more vectors to infect other systems. You see if they can get on one system they can then find ways to get on other systems.
