Archive for July, 2009

Spyware Popups – The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail – guardian.co.uk

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail
guardian.co.uk
The program asks for permission, but if I agree my virus/spyware programs refuse it. The two sources of this pop-up seem to be ad.bluelithium.com and

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

SecurityCoverage Offers Free Internet Security Protection – PRLog.Org (press release)

SecurityCoverage Offers Free Internet Security Protection
PRLog.Org (press release)
Iowa – Despite the proliferation of anti-virus and anti-spyware software, viruses, Trojans, worms, pop-ups and spyware continue to plague consumer PCs.

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Remote Attack Alert – SecuObs

Remote Attack Alert
SecuObs
This may be internet virus or other type of malicious or spyware program. If antivirus protection is disabled your computer remains vulnerable to different

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.
Spyware Activity AlertSecuObs
?System Alert!? PopupSecuObs

all 3 news articles »

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail – guardian.co.uk

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail
guardian.co.uk
The program asks for permission, but if I agree my virus/spyware programs refuse it. The two sources of this pop-up seem to be ad.bluelithium.com and

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

SecurityCoverage Offers Free Internet Security Protection – PRLog.Org (press release)

SecurityCoverage Offers Free Internet Security Protection
PRLog.Org (press release)
Iowa – Despite the proliferation of anti-virus and anti-spyware software, viruses, Trojans, worms, pop-ups and spyware continue to plague consumer PCs.

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Remote Attack Alert – SecuObs

Remote Attack Alert
SecuObs
This may be internet virus or other type of malicious or spyware program. If antivirus protection is disabled your computer remains vulnerable to different

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.
Spyware Activity AlertSecuObs
?System Alert!? PopupSecuObs

all 3 news articles »

Spyware Popups – Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

and more »

Remote Attack Alert – SecuObs

Remote Attack Alert
SecuObs
This may be internet virus or other type of malicious or spyware program. If antivirus protection is disabled your computer remains vulnerable to different

and more »

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

and more »

Remote Attack Alert – SecuObs

Remote Attack Alert
SecuObs
This may be internet virus or other type of malicious or spyware program. If antivirus protection is disabled your computer remains vulnerable to different

and more »

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Spyware Popups – Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail – guardian.co.uk

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail – guardian.co.uk

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail
guardian.co.uk
The program asks for permission, but if I agree my virus/spyware programs refuse it. The two sources of this pop-up seem to be ad.bluelithium.com and

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail – guardian.co.uk

Pop-ups in Yahoo's webmail
guardian.co.uk
The program asks for permission, but if I agree my virus/spyware programs refuse it. The two sources of this pop-up seem to be ad.bluelithium.com and

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Spyware Popups – SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

Monday, July 27th, 2009

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

Spyware Popups – The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

Monday, July 27th, 2009

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Erin Andrews Virus Infects … – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects …
InternetNews.com
Also known as rogue anti-spyware, this type of infection tries to dupe users to paying for fake anti-virus. The software does not cure the infection but the

and more »

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Erin Andrews Virus Infects … – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects …
InternetNews.com
Also known as rogue anti-spyware, this type of infection tries to dupe users to paying for fake anti-virus. The software does not cure the infection but the

and more »

SaveNow With Adware? – pc1news

SaveNow With Adware?
pc1news
So basically, all those irritating pop-ups that visit you while you are surfing the web, fall under this category. Now that we know what this type of

Spyware Popups – The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Spyware Popups – Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

Spyware Popups – Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Erin Andrews Virus Infects … – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects …
InternetNews.com
Also known as rogue anti-spyware, this type of infection tries to dupe users to paying for fake anti-virus. The software does not cure the infection but the

and more »

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
This is complemented through the work of several teams, each specialized in a specific type of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam,

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Erin Andrews Virus Infects … – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects …
InternetNews.com
Also known as rogue anti-spyware, this type of infection tries to dupe users to paying for fake anti-virus. The software does not cure the infection but the

and more »

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
This is complemented through the work of several teams, each specialized in a specific type of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam,

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

Spyware Popups – Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister

Erin Andrews Virus Infects Search, Blogs – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects Search, Blogs
InternetNews.com
"The bad guys set up legitimate-looking webpages and fire their links around via online ads, pop-ups, comment boards, Facebook, Twitter, etc,

and more »

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
At the first suspicious sign (pop-ups, malfunction…), stop using the computer. Finally, never use shared computers for bank transfers.

and more »

Spyware XP Guard – SecuObs

Spyware XP Guard
SecuObs
Now you're seeing Spyware XP Guard popups and Spyware XP Guard system alerts telling you that the badware is on your machine, and that you ought to be

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister

Erin Andrews Virus Infects Search, Blogs – InternetNews.com

Erin Andrews Virus Infects Search, Blogs
InternetNews.com
"The bad guys set up legitimate-looking webpages and fire their links around via online ads, pop-ups, comment boards, Facebook, Twitter, etc,

and more »

The 10 faces of computer malware – TechRepublic

The 10 faces of computer malware
TechRepublic
Vundo is a prime example; it creates popup advertising for rogue anti-spyware programs, degrades system performance, and interferes with Web browsing.

The US Was Attacked Last Night – The Young Turks

The US Was Attacked Last Night
The Young Turks
They may protect you from viruses, its the tons of spam pop ups and other crap you'll get that will drive you nuts. The big three Symantec,

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
At the first suspicious sign (pop-ups, malfunction…), stop using the computer. Finally, never use shared computers for bank transfers.

and more »

Spyware Popups – PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
At the first suspicious sign (pop-ups, malfunction…), stop using the computer. Finally, never use shared computers for bank transfers.

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

and more »

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide' – Dark Reading

PandaLabs Releases 'Safe Summer Web Guide'
Dark Reading
At the first suspicious sign (pop-ups, malfunction…), stop using the computer. Finally, never use shared computers for bank transfers.

and more »

Win32.Monster.fx – SecuObs

Win32.Monster.fx
SecuObs
Monster.fx popup reads: "AntivirusBEST protection has detected Spyware program Win32.Monster.fx that is trying to attack your computer.

Spyware Activity Alert – SecuObs

Spyware Activity Alert
SecuObs
popup reads: "AntivirusBEST. Spyware activity alert! Spyware.IEMonster activity deteted. it is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet

and more »

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver – The Ledger

See Fireworks All Year With Screen Saver
The Ledger
As for those advertising banners, the site offers the caveat that "that screensavers offered in the advertising banners or pop-ups are not part of the site

Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware – MainStreet


MainStreet
Bad Spell: Beware Harry Potter Malware
MainStreet
Other clues that you may have malware include pop-ups being displayed when you are not on the web or the accessing web pages that you did not intend to view

and more »

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope – Santa Monica Mirror

Money Matters Make Moody Moguls Mope
Santa Monica Mirror
A short list might include making CNN and FOX News in some way worth watching, cleaning up the Internet so that spyware and pop-ups and all the sinister