Published in December 18th, 2008
MyCentria is adware affecting all versions of the Windows operating system. MyCentria will create various files and registry entries on infected computers. The purpose of this is to create browser add ons for Firefox and Internet Explorer. The add on created for Firefox is called the Adcentria Infobar. For Internet Explorer users, it will be […]
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Published in November 27th, 2008
There is a new adware called OneStep that is high risk for all Windows operating systems. OneStep installs itself as a browser search plugin. Once the adware is installed it will create various registry keys and files. It will also create a “OneStep” folder in your program files directory. OneStep will redirect your browser to […]
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Published in November 24th, 2008
This is a medium risk worm affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system and is also known as “Downadup”. The worm spreads via the Windows Server Service RPC exploit. The worm will create a randomly named .dll file on infected computers. It will also remove Windows system restore points. The worm will then […]
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Published in October 28th, 2008
Adware.FakeAntivirus is web based adware that attempts to trick users into believing they have a virus or infected files on their computer. The process starts by prompting the user to run a scan for for malware and spyware. If the user performs the scan, it then displays a (fake) large list of infected files. The […]
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Published in August 26th, 2008
This is a new worm that attacks any version of Windows. The worm spreads itself by attaching to any type of fixed or removable hard drive, A-Z. If you are infected, the worm will create the following files: C:\lo.tmp %SYSTEM%\wuauclt.exe %SYSTEM%\dllcache\wuauclt.exe %SYSTEM%\wsotdet.dll %SYSTEM%\wssndet.dll It will also drop autorun files on drives that it infects. The […]
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Published in August 21st, 2008
This is a Trojan that hides itself as a common media file. When the user attempts to open the file, it then downloads malware from an external server. The malware installed on the system will then lead to further serious problems. If a user attempts to open this trojan, Windows Media Player will open, but […]
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Published in August 7th, 2008
Most of you have heard of the term trojan when it comes to computer viruses, but not many really know what these nasties are. Trojans are a type of malware that appear to be legitimate, but instead perform some other type of malicious functions. That is how they came to be known as trojans, from […]
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Published in July 29th, 2008
The latest high risk adware currently infecting PCs is known as Adware.PlayMP3z.B This form of adware is disguised as a codec for viewing media files, or for listening to audio files. As mentioned in an earlier post, beware of any media file that requires any type of download in order to play. Adware.PlayMP3z.B will prompt […]
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Published in June 17th, 2008
Evidence from the Metropolitan Police’s computer crime unit has helped to convict Robert Matthew Bentley for infecting a company’s network of computers in Europe with “adware” that cost thousands of pounds to detect and repair. The hijacked PCs were used to attack other computers and install programs that plagued users with pop-up adverts. He was […]
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Published in May 20th, 2008
According to Microsoft, some of you actually like having adware on your system. The company’s free Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is currently installed on 450 million systems worldwide, and provides the Redmond giant with some interesting data. But new statistics released by Microsoft would indicate that not all users are clamoring to uninstall adware […]
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