Recent Malware Threats

AV-Command.com

AV-Command.com is an illegitimate website that promotes fake security software such as Antivirus Soft. Trojans are used to distribute AV-Command.com and insert it into victims’ Hosts files. This action will cause a victim’s browser to be frequently redirected to AV-Command.com. Once a victim hits AV-Command.com, he/she will be redirected to AV-Command.Microsoft.com which is a fake security alert webpage. Scare tactics will then be used to persuade the victim that his/her PC is infected and the solution is to purchase the “licensed” version of Antivirus Soft. Do not trust anything advertised on AV-Command.com….

Posted by ZulaZuza on February 24th, 2010 in Recent Malware Threats, Rogue Websites | No Comments »

Holidayhomesecurity.com

Holidayhomesecurity.com is a deceptive website involved in the promotion of rogue security applications such as Security Tool. Holidayhomesecurity.com is surreptitiously placed into victims’ browsers by Trojans. Once a victim is redirected to Holidayhomesecurity.com, a fake online scan will take place and inform the victim that his/her system is infected with harmful malware. The victim will then be coerced into purchasing the “full version” of Security Tool in order to remove the falsely detected malware. User a reliable anti-spyware to remove the browser hijackers behind Holidayhomesecurity.com and never purchase any rogueware advertised on this website….

Posted by Sumo3000 on February 23rd, 2010 in Browser Hijackers, Recent Malware Threats | No Comments »

I-Worm.Brontok.CJ

I-Worm.Brontok.CJ is a dangerous worm that targets computers running Microsoft Windows. On infiltrating a system, I-Worm.Brontok.CJ may harvest private information or download additional malware onto the system. I-Worm.Brontok.CJ is able to spread by sending itself to the e-mail addresses harvested from a compromised PC. I-Worm.Brontok.CJ is a threat to your computer and your privacy therefore it is advisable to remove it upon detection….

Posted by ZulaZuza on February 23rd, 2010 in Recent Malware Threats, Worms | No Comments »

Banker.Fox.A

Banker.Fox.A is the name of a fake computer threat often used by the rogueware called Spyware Protect 2009. Banker.Fox.A is listed as a Trojan infection on a victim’s computer in order to scare the victim into thinking that his/her computer is infested with malware. Following the fake malware detection the victim will be coerced into purchasing the “full” version of Spyware Protect 2009. Users should avoid purchasing security software that detects Banker.Fox.A as a security threat….

Posted by Domesticus on February 23rd, 2010 in Fake Error Messages, Recent Malware Threats | 2 Comments »

Backdoor.DsBot

Backdoor.DsBot is a Trojan that can secretly enter a system via browser exploits or infected internet downloads. Once inside a computer, Backdoor.DsBot, also known as Backdoor.DsBot.mu, will open a backdoor into the system, giving remote attackers unauthorized access to it. Backdoor.DsBot may turn a compromised PC into a zombie in a malicious botnet. Backdoor.DsBot may also install additional malware onto the infected computer, putting a victim’s confidential information at risk of being used for fraudulent activities….

Posted by GoldSparrow on February 23rd, 2010 in Backdoors, Recent Malware Threats | No Comments »
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