Articles Archive for 12 November 2008

Trojan.Invo-8
Posted in ClamAV on 12 November 2008

Drweb: Trojan.DownLoad.3735

Popular Wi-Fi Encryption Mode may be Cracked
Posted in Information and Removal on 12 November 2008

A flaw has been found in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), currently the most widespread mode of Wi-Fi encryption, and some analysts are painting a gloomy picture. PC World reports that security researchers Erik Tews and Martin Beck have found a hole in the WPA encryption protocol that malicious users could exploit to steal data sent [...]

VirusTrigger threat: information and removal
Posted in Information and Removal on 12 November 2008

Avoid purchasing Virus Trigger and remove it as soon as possible! VirusTrigger acts like typical rogue anti-virus: it generates falsified security alerts. It also demands buying a full version of the software in order to remove supposedly detected threats. Do not bite this bait! Virus Trigger (also known as Virus Trigger 2.1) is not an …

Trojan FakeAValert threat: information and removal
Posted in Information and Removal on 12 November 2008

Although this threat is named Trojan FakeAValert, it is very real and very annoying. FakeAValert trojan is not a destructive one, but it can easily trick people into installing corrupt security tools and purchasing nonfunctional software.

Trojan FakeAValert delivers pop-ups that are disguised to look like security warnings loaded by Windows operating system. The alert contains …

Internet Speed Monitor threat: information and removal
Posted in Information and Removal on 12 November 2008

Internet Speed Monitor is annoying adware. It embeds itself as a toolbar on web browser and it loads commercial ads. The name “Internet Speed Monitor” is absolutely misleading since this application is not capable of monitoring internet connection. However, it may track victim’s browsing habits in order to deliver advertisements related to user’s interests.

InternetSpeedMonitor is …

Harakit threat: information and removal
Posted in Information and Removal on 12 November 2008

W32.Harakit (also known as simply Harakit worm) is dangerous computer infection. It compromises computer security and it is able to steal various data.

Harakit worm spreads by copying itself to all removable drives it can find. It also infects network shares and sends itself using instant messengers. Harakit deletes certain registry entries to lower security settings …