If you’re fond of downloading mp3s on the net, be aware of the latest findings by Mcafee on Trojans and adware that trick users to download fake mp3 files with names such us :
preview-t-3545425-adult.mpg
preview-t-3545425-changing times earth wind .mp3
t-3545425-just got lucky.mp3
They are not real mp3 files but trojans and when you run the file, it installs a media player that infects your pc with the Mirar and NetNucleus program. There are other mp3s with different names being distributed so be careful on which site you download mp3 files.
Here are some of the names on the list: http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2008/05/06/fake-mp3s-running-rampant/
Just when you thought you’re free from these cretins, they now discovered a new way to ruin your mp3 download habit. Oh well, at least you’ve been warned. Time to update the virus detection signatures on your anti-spyware/adware program.
Read the full story at:
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145567/trojan_adware_hiding_in_mp3s_mcafee_says.html
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