Another reason to not use Microsoft OneCare *YET* (OneCare may fail to “qualify” further evaluations)

Microsoft product found not up to scratch in AV-Comparatives review. Respected testing organisation AV-Comparatives has released the results of its latest in-depth test of anti-virus products, with a large batch of products tried out over a wide range of malware. Only one product, Microsoft‘s Windows … “Another reason to not use Microsoft OneCare *YET* (OneCare may fail to “qualify” further evaluations)”

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Skype Users Take Note! (Stration & Storm’s gonna get ya..)

Source: http://www.virusbtn.com/news/virus_news/2007/03_01.xml?rssSkype messages, blogs, forum entries and webmails lead to more malware variants. Two major gangs of malware distributors have turned to new vectors for spreading their wares this week. While the makers of W32/Stration (aka Warezov) have been spamming Skype messages leading to copies … “Skype Users Take Note! (Stration & Storm’s gonna get ya..)”

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MSN Messenger Displays Fake Spyware AD (and find out how remove MSN / Live Messenger ADS, etc too)

Earlier article to this, we talked about new exploitations, and here, another potentially large exploit if successful. Imagine, if MSN messenger (installed and used by millions) carry dangerous attack routines/payloads and misguiding/fake information within its advertisement. Sigh. Note: The attack can be automated and a … “MSN Messenger Displays Fake Spyware AD (and find out how remove MSN / Live Messenger ADS, etc too)”

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