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FACEBOOK

The latest scam to hit FB involves claims that FB intends to begin chargeing for service. The claim is false, however user groups have appeared protesting the "imminent" charges. Though the original group has been terminated by FB Admins, many others currently exist. Sadly, many of these "we won't pay" groups contain links to malware-laden sites that then "ransom" users computers.

Snopes "Facebook Charge" Page 31 Dec 2009



GOOGLE

Google has, once again, been hacked. The worst risk (and damage) is to Win XP and IE6, though Vista, Win7, IE7,and IE8 are also at risk. Risk Status of Google Chrome is unknown at this time.

Personal Computing Wold text coverage of exploit reported by McAfee researchers 16 Jan 2010



CONFICKER

Conficker "eye chart"
or Tell at a glance if you're infected

***Conficker A, B, and C removal tool from Symantec (D.exe, previously FixDwndp,exe)***
(link provided for those who may not be able to access Symantec directly)

Directions for use and link to download tool @ Symantec

UPDATE: New Conficker Variant

Conficker's 1 Apr payload was apparently for another update. There are now 5 known primary strains with the most recent being documented 8 Apr 2009. The same advice holds true: patch your system and have a reliable (and UPDATED) anti-malware running. See Recommended Products (link below) for patch assistance. As an additional precaution against all malware, it is also recommended that you disable the auto-run feature.

REWARD

Microsoft has announced a US$250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker worm.

Individuals with information about the Conficker worm are encouraged to contact their international law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Microsoft has implemented an Antivirus Reward Hotline, 1-425-706-1111, and an Antivirus Reward Mailbox, avreward@microsoft.com,where tips can be shared.

Additional Conficker Information at Circle F.




Other Malware Issues:

Bios-infectible Rootkit Developed PC Magazine 26 March 2009

Linux Worm: Psyb0t PC Magazine 24 March 2009

Mac OS X Trojan PC Magazine 23 Jan 2009

The Implications of an Infection (or "When is a Virus Not a Virus?") Lavasoft (AdAware) Blog 18 June 2009

McAfee Free to FB Users (or "The Problems with McAfee") Switched 14 Jan 2010


Special Note: Trojan Worm SDbot/Spybot of the Neeris family of infections is not to be confused with the very wonderful anti-spyware utility Spybot Search + Destroy.
Spybot S+D is created and distributed by Safer-Networks and is a Recommended Product by Circle F.



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