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Microsoft's AntiSpyware Disabled by Spyware

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the save-us-windows-update dept.

Ruke writes "A trojan has targeted Microsoft's AntiSpyware program, deleting all files within the C:\Program Files\AntiSpyware folder, as well as logging keystrokes at several online banking sites." The good news is that it's a Trojan, so one still has to bother with running an attached file.

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  1. Yeah by The+Bungi · · Score: 5, Informative
    The good news is that it's a Trojan, so one still has to bother with running an attached file.

    Not that that has ever prevented Slashdot from reporting things like these as "vulnerabilities".

  2. Re:And in other news by Tuxedo+Jack · · Score: 5, Informative

    Believe it or not, someone's actually documented this.

    Norton 2005 gets pimpslapped by a .vbs file WITH SCRIPT BLOCKING ON.

    Warning: Link is to .swf file. Flash player required.

    --

    Striking fear in the authors of godawful fanfiction, I am here, appearing in darkness, Tuxedo Jack!
  3. Re:Its the content, not the wrapping, but.... by JimmehAH · · Score: 5, Informative

    The description at Sophos (an AV firm) might be easier on the brain (i.e. not get anyone's grammar hackles up).

    Troj/BankAsh-A