Ever wonder how they do it? This video from Panda Security shows one current method -- search results.
Blackhat SEO Attack Uses Wordpress to Spread Rogue Anti-Malware Software from Panda Security on Vimeo.
Please note: I have one, MAJOR, complaint about this video: it pretty much says that if you have an up-to-date anti-malware (such as an antivirus) on board, you’ll be protected from these things. WRONG! Once you click the links, ignore the the warnings, and click “Run”.. you’re hosed. Telling your machine to ‘run it’ bypasses all your protections.. even Vista’s annoying UAC.
Today’s free link: ErrorRepairTOOL Computer Infection? - Blame Your Search Engine!
Today’s free download(s): The best defense is to NOT click “Run” when you’re not sure.
But there are tools you can add to your web browser to help you detect and avoid these poisoned websites in the first place — known as “anti-phishing”. I suggest installing both:
WOT: (Web Of Trust) is a free Internet security add-on for your browser. It will help keep you safer from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky Website. It’s easy and it’s free.
Link Scanner Lite: Automatically inspect search results for exploits, hacked sites, fraud/crimeware, and other online threats. Includes right-click, on-demand scanning of any URL you choose.
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