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[Johnny4745]

Computer viruses on rise for first time in years, Microsoft warns

By Jillian Scharr
Published May 17, 2013
TechNewsDaily

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In certain areas of the world the uptick was more pronounced: viruses were found on approximately 40 percent of scanned systems in Pakistan, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh, and on 35 percent of scanned systems in Afghanistan and 36 percent in Egypt.

These high infection rates correlate with low broadband penetration rates, Rains said. Less broadband means less opportunity for network-enabled malware like worms and Trojans to spread; the 1990s-like Internet landscape in poorer countries might create the perfect environment for viruses to thrive.”

The most popular virus worldwide is called Win32/Sality, a type of infection found most frequently on machines running Windows XP.

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http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/17/true-computer-viruses-making-global-comeback-microsoft-says/?intcmp=trending

[Asyn]

Is this the real reason behind MS acquiring skype?
http://www.zdnet.com/big-brother-microsoft-listens-in-to-your-skype-ims-7000001495/
What on the Internet does not come under surveillance now?

polonus

Skype's ominous link checking: facts and speculation
http://www.h-online.com/security/features/Skype-s-ominous-link-checking-facts-and-speculation-1865629.html

[bob3160]

Lockscreen Win32:Lyposit displayed as a fake MacOs app

[Johnny4745]

A guide for journalists (and everyone else) to avoid government snoops

By John R. Quain
Published May 20, 2013

Revelations that the Department of Justice has been secretly spying on Associated Press reporters has given rise to accusations of intimidation tactics and apparent attempts to stifle whistle-blowers and a free press. It should also ring alarm bells for anyone concerned about their own privacy and freedom.

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http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/20/tech-tools-to-keep-one-step-ahead-feds/

[Pondus]

Dont fear the hangover -  Network detection of hangover malware samples

http://blogs.rsa.com/dont-fear-the-hangover-network-detection-of-hangover-malware-samples/

http://blogs.norman.com/2013/security-research/the-hangover-report
http://enterprise.norman.com/resource_center/unveiling_an_indian_cyberattack_infrastructure-a_special_report

http://www.welivesecurity.com/2013/05/16/targeted-threat-pakistan-india/

[polonus]

Watch out for ustealer: http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2013/05/22/how-easily-usteal-my-passwords.aspx
link article author = Alden Pornasdoro MMPC

polonus

[bob3160]

Malware in the Google Play Store: Enemy inside the gates

[bob3160]

Google researcher reveals another Windows 0-day
Probably a very good reason to not allow any one else access to your computer
unless you truly trust that person.

[mchain]

Sorry, posted info in wrong place:  http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg944623#msg944623

Local Windows Kernel Exploit per Secunia.

[mchain]

New Google Chrome version update:  http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg944624#msg944624

[Asyn]

PayPal.com XSS Vulnerability
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/May/163

[gregc3]

  pro did not detect pum hijack,  but  got warning mal , two days ago, and i guess  pro let it in,  malbytes removed pum hijack  today so.

[DavidR]

pro did not detect pum hijack,  but  got warning mal , two days ago, and i guess  pro let it in,  malbytes removed pum hijack  today so.

Never heard of a pum hijack.

Care to give some details on the MBAM detection of it, the contents of the MBAM scan log should give the file name, location, malware name, etc.

Note this topic is nothing to do with avast detections or not, but about security warnings and notices in general.

The viruses and worms forum is for avast detections or missed detections, so you should start your own new topic there giving the detailed information asked for.

[starryjlc]

Ok, Just need to know how to stop the Malicious URL Blocked pop up stop popping up?  Are there any glitches in it or has anyone else had trouble with pop ups?

[mchain]

Ok, Just need to know how to stop the Malicious URL Blocked pop up stop popping up?  Are there any glitches in it or has anyone else had trouble with pop ups?

Sorry, you're posting your issue in the wrong part of the forum. 

This area has to do with technical geek issues and malware exploits of common programs.

Suggest going here to this link and starting a new topic:  http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=4.0  Once there, log in and click New Topic and begin the process of getting the help you need.  Please note the sticky "Logs to assist in cleaning malware" at the top of that forum board.  Please only run the first four programs and attach all logs in the new thread you created there, not here.  Follow all instructions in malware log topic and await help.  Help will arrive as soon as the logs are posted, or soon after.