scamware

[caddi daddi]

I was just reading a news site that I often enjoy when I get a popup, out of nowhere, it says I need to update my flashplayer.
I just dismiss the informative popup and go on with my reading when all of a sudden ie tells me my download in complete, WHAT???? I aint got no stinking download going on.
in the pic you can see the name of the file in the properties box but check the name of the icon to the right.................

 

[DNRDustin]

My research shows that's a vicious little sob, better lock it down quick.

 

[knoober]

German translation of that filename (loosley) "kernel government" . I assume its gonna eat 'yer kernel

 

[Janus67]

Time to move on to a browser that offers better system and browser protection than IE

What site was it? Was it a common site? If so that would be worth reporting to them that their site is hosting malware ads.

 

[Mandrake4565]

I'll just say this, Firefox equipped with Ad Block Plus,Ghostery and No Script. You wont get things like that CD.

 

[Mpegger]

This may be relevant, and not so good news.

http://arstechnica.co.uk/security/2...cks-silently-delivers-ransomware-to-visitors/

 

[DNRDustin]

Anybody can build a wordpress site. Lock it down securely? Not so much.

 

[caddi daddi]

I contacted the site, revisited the site and did not get the "update your flashplayer popup.
it sure looks like Microsoft is dropping the ball with IE and I guess it's just time to stop using it all together.
I use ff with adblock and no script on other rigs so I guess it's time to install that also.
it is a national news (if that exists any more) site.

 

[su root]

Upload it to VirusTotal to see what it is:
https://www.virustotal.com/