The Free Myspace Viewer - Beware!

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Nov 27, 2006.

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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  2. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Hello,
    Anyone falling for that, especially after seeing that "securely protected" thingie should have their Internet access revoked for life.
    Mrk
     
  3. ronjor

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    Unfortunately, people still click on unknown links in email and various other "tricks" used to siphon information from them.
     
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    Malware exists in sideral proportions because of:
    -Social engineering
    -Use of default settings
    -Serious software bugs
     
  5. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Hello,

    Malware exists: money.

    It propagates successfully to:
    Bugs / software vulnerabilities

    All comes down to people who click / install crap.

    Mrk
     
  6. lucas1985

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    Right
    Without social engineering, dumb users and serious bugs, malware would only be smart attacks against few people and companies. Malware outbreaks wouldn´t exists. Lamers recompiling/packing known malware wouldn´t have chances
     
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    I could have sworn I posted this same thing on here about a month ago. I know for a fact that I put it in broadbandreports.

    Oops, My apologies for not sharing the info sooner.

    I had a rep from some newspaper in DC contact me about the info I found.

    Here is the link I originally posted about it: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17157247

    In that link I explain what is installed and what baddies were found.
     
  8. ronjor

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    If you find it Capp, let me know and thanks for the info. :blink: :D
     
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    Thanks all. I'll shut the door on this thread. :D
     
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