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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.

2 of 428 comments (clear)

  1. Old news by DietCoke · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This was reported on a ton of sites yesterday.

    There's no "new" in this news, fellas...

  2. Trojan MAAAANN by TheDarkener · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "Hey kids, looks like you're about ready to infect!"

    "YEAH!"

    "Better use Trojan, the world's most trusted MSAntiSpywareDisabler!"

    "YEAH!"

    "...Now with extra lubricant!"

    "...."

    --
    It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.