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Wednesday
Apr082009

Spam Messages go out with Fake Conficker Alerts

Sopho's blog is reporting:

This past weekend, SophosLabs noticed a new “Conficker” theme in the content of these spam messages. Instead of saying there is a critical windows update that needs to be applied, they say that “your Internet company” believes you to be infected, and to click the link to scan your computer

[Via Sophos]

[ad#cricket-right-ez]As in [intlink id="3114" type="post"]previous post about fake Anti-virus Software[/intlink] sites trying to scare you into sending them free money.  You should always be cautious when it comes to these sites that make you think you have a virus.  Some things to consider when you visit sites that are claiming you have a virus:

  • Is this a true anti virus company?  If your unsure you can always google the company to better help you determine if this a fake site.

  • You also should consider going to the real deal on anti-virus there are several different companies that I know of off the top of my head but it should always be one that is not a fly by night type of anti-virus company.   The real companies have people and resources watching for the latest viruses, and other Maleware.


According to Sopho's the Maleware site is detected as Mal/FakeAV-AH with there system.  Remember you don't always have to buy anit virus software there are [intlink id="2205" type="page"]several good free versions[/intlink] out there that do a pretty good job at defending against a virus, Trojan, or a Computer Worm.  If you feel you might have a virus you can do a free anti-virus scans to make sure you are not infected.   I also suggest having a firewall installed if you have not done that yet, that will also greatly help prevent a virus or worm but remember you are the last line of defense with Maleware!!