0149.0093 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware.

0149.0092 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware.

0149.0091 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware.

CamFrog Scam

by Albin on November 11th, 2009 in Security Alert.

One of the most popular applications for cam sessions (CamFrog) is now being abused for distribution of malicious software. The site, below, will appear if the victim visits camsjungle.XXX. The domain is more or less a clone of the real site, camfrog.com

0149.0090 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware.

Newly created families for November 2009 (0149.0070-0149.0089)

ADWARE

Adware is a type of advertising display software that delivers advertising content potentially in a manner or context that may be unexpected and unwanted by users. Many adware applications also perform tracking functions, and therefore may also be categorized as tracking technologies. Some consumers may want to remove adware if they object to such tracking, do not wish to see the advertising caused by the program, or are frustrated by its effects on system performance.

Win32.Adware.Adwin
Win32.Adware.Bispy

0149.0089 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware.

There's a new Trojan out there that will cause annoying pop-ups and change the desktop background to entice victims to purchase their services.  The new desktop background will appear like this:

New Rogue: BlockProtector

by Albin on November 5th, 2009 in Security Alert.

The makers behind the Winiguard family never give up. They almost release a new clone application on a daily basis, and this time the rogue is named BlockProtector.

Albin

Lavasoft Malware Labs

 

A new wave of scam e-mails are now hitting victims around the globe. They usually appear to come from trusted friends and look like this:

Two new rogue applications from the Winiguard family have been released. The people behind these fraud tools constantly change the names of their applications and move them to new servers.

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