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When I received the weekly 'Kim Komando' newsletter, it had an article about 'Storn Trojans' ...
(Quote) THERE’S A NEW VARIANT OF THE STORM WORM, AND IT’S BAD
In January, the Storm Worm Trojan horse affected hundreds of thousands of computers. It was the worst outbreak since 2005. It arrived attached to an e-mail about European storms.
Now, a variation is targeting people who post online. It attaches a malicious link to blog posts and messages left on bulletin boards.
Since the link is attached to a legitimate post, many people may click it. People who do so are taken to a malicious Web site. Next thing they know, something terrible has been downloaded to their computers. Researchers say they have never seen this method of attack.
Up-to-date security software will protect you. You need a current antivirus program and at least two anti-spyware programs. Also, be sure Windows is updated.
Kim Komando" (Unquote)
Surely this doesn't apply to our messages and links we post here on Threads within Bleeping?
Wonder if someone would be kind enough to clarify - thanks so much!
(Quote) THERE’S A NEW VARIANT OF THE STORM WORM, AND IT’S BAD
In January, the Storm Worm Trojan horse affected hundreds of thousands of computers. It was the worst outbreak since 2005. It arrived attached to an e-mail about European storms.
Now, a variation is targeting people who post online. It attaches a malicious link to blog posts and messages left on bulletin boards.
Since the link is attached to a legitimate post, many people may click it. People who do so are taken to a malicious Web site. Next thing they know, something terrible has been downloaded to their computers. Researchers say they have never seen this method of attack.
Up-to-date security software will protect you. You need a current antivirus program and at least two anti-spyware programs. Also, be sure Windows is updated.
Kim Komando" (Unquote)
Surely this doesn't apply to our messages and links we post here on Threads within Bleeping?
Wonder if someone would be kind enough to clarify - thanks so much!
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