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More fake Codecs

by Anders on September 4th, 2008 in Rogues, Security Alert.

In our daily work we see many different attempts to trick a user to install dubious software. One of the more common variants is to use fake video codecs, in other words claim that the user needs to download and install their software in order to see some videos. This could look something like this.
As soon as the user enters the page they will be presented with the following warning:

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0118.0000 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware 2008.

by Albin on September 4th, 2008 in Definition File Updates.

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XLG Privacy Control Center

by Anders on September 4th, 2008 in Rogues.

Recently we came across this clone of XLG Security Center. XLG Privacy Control Center is being distributed as a fake video codec and through email spam.

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0117.0000 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware 2008.

by Albin on September 2nd, 2008 in Definition File Updates.

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Peeking into packets may darken the Internet!

by Pekka on September 1st, 2008 in Comment.

As people move an increasing part of their lives into global and local networks, the development of privacy intrusion techniques and technologies faces exponential growth. The will to eavesdrop on other’s private communication is reaching new heights. As this occurs, the concept of privacy is being obliterated. Privacy is under attack, giving birth to the current situation where consumer’s private information is commonly considered to be an approved target. The constantly increasing demand to acquire personal and confidential information has boosted the supply of eavesdropping techniques and technology.
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