New Trojan/malware is spreading rapidly

[JMH]

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]

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]

lol, corrine! go get 'em tiger

 

[Corrine]

Grrrrr! :lol: