New Trojan/malware is spreading rapidly

JMH · May 23, 2012

A new spin on an old malware trick, the “Windows Daily Adviser” uses realistic-looking — and totally bogus — security warnings to dupe unwary PC users.
Fortunately, this scam is easily avoided — once you know what to look for and what not to do.
[h=2]Ridding your system of noxious extortionware[/h] Reader Colin Law ran afoul of the latest rogue antivirus malware.

http://windowssecrets.com/langalist-plus/new-trojanmalware-is-spreading-rapidly/

Corrine · May 23, 2012

Oh, come on, Fred. You're writing as if that is the first new rogue since your referenced 2011 article. Windows Daily Advisor is just another in the Rogue.FakeVimes family -- and there are over 100 variants.

Temmu · May 24, 2012

lol, corrine! go get 'em tiger

Corrine · May 24, 2012

Grrrrr! :lol:

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New Trojan/malware is spreading rapidly

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New Trojan/malware is spreading rapidly

JMH

Emeritus, Contributor

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Temmu

Well-known member

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst