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These usually appear as ads that warn Internet users of system infection. The said ads then offer solutions like system scans, which can be performed when a user agrees to download a malicious program.

Note that the fake “scan results” of the MalwareAlert display the same three malware detection names as displayed by the program called ScanAlert that Trend Micro AV Engineer Robert McArdle encountered via Skype. This suggests that ScanAlert is just rogue antispyware by any other name, although it and MalwareAlarm may be one and the same.

Users who encounter these kinds of programs should always be careful, as usually these are also phishing attempts that ask for user’s details and money, besides infecting machines of users who don’t know better.

source :
http://blog.trendmicro.com/in-other-news-rogue-antispyware-again/

First Trojan to attack Microsoft anti-spyware product discovered, reports Sophos on 9 February 2005

Anti-virus experts at Sophos have discovered the first piece of malware to attack Microsoft's new anti-spyware product, currently still in beta.
The Troj/BankAsh-A Trojan horse is designed to steal passwords and online banking passwords from unsuspecting Windows users. The Trojan horse also disables Microsoft AntiSpyware, currently available only as a beta download from Microsoft's website, attempting to suppress warning messages that Microsoft AntiSpyware may display and deleting all files within the program's folder.
"This appears to be the first attempt yet by any piece of malware to disable Microsoft AntiSpyware, but it may be the first of many such future attacks," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos. "As Microsoft's product creeps out of beta, and is properly released and is adopted more by the home user market, we can expect to see more and more attempts by Trojan horses, viruses and worms to try and undermine its effectiveness."
Sophos experts have warned that, besides disabling Microsoft's anti-spyware product, the Trojan horse also targets users of UK online banks such as Barclays, Cahoot, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Nationwide, NatWest, and Smile.
"More and more malware is being written by criminals, designed to steal bank account information from innocent computer users," continued Cluley. "All internet users need to ensure their computers are properly defended with the latest up-to-date protection software, and make sure they are not putting themselves in jeopardy."
The British banking industry has published information about how online bank users can help stay safe online at www.banksafeonline.org.uk.

Troj/FakeVir-JN

Affected operating systems :Windows
Detected by : Sophos.com

Troj/Gafermus-A

Affected operating systems :Windows
Detected by : sophos.com

Troj/Mdrop-BYB

Troj/Mdrop-BYB is a Trojan for the Windows platform.Troj/Mdrop-BYB installs a malicious browser helper object detected as Mal/FakeVirPk-A.
Detected by : Sophos.com

W32/Autorun-UQ

OS effected : Windows
Detected by : Sophos

Mal/WaledJs-A

Mal/WaledJs-A is a malicious script that attempts to redirect to a malicious executable file, usually a member of the Waled family of malware.The script is often found in a page pretending to be a news event, often a fictitious one.

Affected : operating systems Windows
Detected by All Sophos products

Internet Explorer crash ?

I’m sure you have got many times frustrated from a message like the above one, but hey I’m here to help you. Why Internet Explorer crash? Internet explorer crash because of out of memory that the plug-ins uses and harmful peace of codes that they are trying to execute . Before we begin listing the how to know if your pc is infected, I want you to have a a look at your browser settings 1- first check your Add-ons Manager by going to tools ---> Manage Add-ons as shown below

Then you will see all Internet Explorer plug-ins

Select weird and unknown plug-in and then click disable , for example “Instant Buzz” and “TrafficG” are known for their security issues and vulnerabilities for you computer , so they should be disabled Then click OK (disabling plug-ins doesn’t take effect until you restart your browser, you should close all internet explorer windows and open it a gain). Try to remove any toolbars on internet explorer by going to “Add/Remove programs” at control panel. This way you are eliminating the most causes of Internet Explorer crash, But wait how I should know if the toolbars or any other plug-ins are a danger and harmful? Well , there’s two way to answer that question : 1- find it by your self through trial and error hope that will solve your problem temporarily . OR 2- Try a spyware remover , XoftSpyse is free as detector and very powerful as remover and cleaner. How I know if my pc is infected : 1- Some times the cause of the crash is not a virus or spyware , it’s a bug in the code in the website your visiting. 2- If you are suffering from a lot pop-ups windows while you are surfing the web then suddenly internet explorer crash and close all your browser windows( I really hate that), this is an indicator that your pc is infected with spyware, adware or a virus. 3- If your computer very slow I mean the browser doesn’t respond quickly or take a long time to load the webpage while you have a very fast connection to the internet, this is another indication that you are infected with a spyware. 4- Your home page change to another webpage and you can’t change it , some spyware and harmful plug-ins try to take control of your browser settings 5- Your computer run slowly even though you just buy it Hope these info are helpful . please don’t hesitate to comment , a suggestion or an opinion I really like to hear from you :) thanks

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what is Spyware?

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Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first.


Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information.


That does not mean all software that provides ads or tracks your online activities is bad. For example, you might sign up for a free music service, but you "pay" for the service by agreeing to receive targeted ads. If you understand the terms and agree to them, you may have decided that it is a fair tradeoff. You might also agree to let the company track your online activities to determine which ads to show you.


Other kinds of spyware make changes to your computer that can be annoying and can cause your computer slow down or crash.


These programs can change your Web browser's home page or search page, or add additional components to your browser you don't need or want. These programs also make it very difficult for you to change your settings back to the way you originally had them.


The key in all cases is whether or not you (or someone who uses your computer) understand what the software will do and have agreed to install the software on your computer.


There are a number of ways spyware or other unwanted software can get on your computer. A common trick is to covertly install the software during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file sharing program.

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