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Heads up on new threat

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by PuterGeekGirl, Aug 25, 2003.

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  1. PuterGeekGirl Newcomer, in training

    StopSign

    Summary:
    Disables security software. Purports to be security software.

    Category:
    Adware - displays numerous popups recommending purchase of various Acceleration Software products. Firewall Killer - interferes with operation of several personal firewalls. Loader - quietly installs other files. Exploit - uses social engineering and stealth tricklers to gain control of the system.

    See full article here (and thanks to PestPatrol for the info):

    http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/S/StopSign.asp#TOP
    PuterGeekGirl, Aug 25, 2003
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  2. conradguerrero Newcomer, in training

    that is one nasty spyware, since it claims it is a virus scanner i think they will infect a lot of people's computers
    conradguerrero, Aug 25, 2003
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  3. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    well done, thanks.
    Phantasm66, Aug 25, 2003
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  4. tkteo Newcomer, in training

    That is some nasty adware indeed! I certainly don't have good things to say about the company that created it.
    tkteo, Aug 25, 2003
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  5. olefarte TechSpot Ambassador

    I've downloaded a few tweaks and small programs from several reputable sites, but this scares the you know what out of me. I don't think I'll be doing that anymore unless I have heard some good things first. It sure seems like it would be very hard to get rid of.
    olefarte, Aug 26, 2003
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  6. lalaji Newcomer, in training

    Damn, thats really messed up... thanks for the heads up.
    lalaji, Aug 26, 2003
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  7. PuterGeekGirl Newcomer, in training

    Here at work we have blocked that site using WebSense, just to be on the safe side! No one here s/b looking for virus software, but ya just never know!
    PuterGeekGirl, Aug 26, 2003
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  8. dusthazard Newcomer, in training

    You know, it's amazing how this stuff tricks people so much! I worked on a computer that belonged to my girlfriend's cousins's mom and Ad-Aware 6.181 detected about 300 traces of spyware. Most of those were cookies, I admit, but a rather large portion of them were programs.

    I'm glad I keep tabs on what goes on this PC.
    dusthazard, Aug 26, 2003
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