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Earthstation 5 Claimed to be Malware

Posted by michael on from the compiled dept.

Rob from RPI writes "You may remember the announcement about a company, or program, or both called Earthstation 5 who recently 'Declared War' on the MPAA. Well guess what? Turns out that it's got code in it that allows anyone to delete any file on your computer. I suggest that you un-install as soon as possible!"

2 of 548 comments (clear)

  1. they'll be more than glad... by fred+ugly · · Score: 5, Interesting

    to hear our comments. http://www.earthstation5.com/contact.html

  2. Re:Now tell the bastards what you think! by nucal · · Score: 5, Interesting
    This WHOIS just looks incredibly fake to me ...

    earthstation5.com Back-order this name

    Domain EARTHSTATION5.COM

    Date Registered: 2/26/2002
    Date Modified: 6/13/2002
    Expiry Date: 2005-2-26
    DNS1: ns1.earthstationv.com
    DNS2: ns2.earthstationv.com
    Registrant

    Earthstationv Ltd, A Palestinian Corporation
    Jenin refugee camp #23
    Jenin (PS)
    NONE

    Administrative Contact

    EarthstationV Ltd., A Palestinian Corporation
    Mr Domain Administrator
    Jenin refugee camp #23
    Jenin (PS)
    NONE
    067351065
    67351065
    ras@earthstationv.com
    Technical Contact
    EarthstationV Ltd., A Palestinian Corporation
    Mr Domain Administrator
    Jenin refugee camp #23
    Jenin (PS)
    NONE
    067351065
    67351065
    ras@earthstationv.com
    Registrar: NameScout.com