I saw this article over at NetWorkWorld dated 01/31/08. Google blog used to spread malware
A Google-hosted blog is running phony security content that’s linked to malware, as well as using Google’s automated notification service to try to entice subscribers to click on an infected link, says one security expert.
“This is the first time we’ve seen something like this,” Elzam says. “If you get a message from a Google alert, you might think this is a service you can trust. But it’s directing you to a rogue site with fake security software.
This stuff is not new, but it is getting worse. A few days ago one of my alerts for Google Blogs provided a link which opened to a graphic pOrn page complete with videos, ‘click this to play’. Shortcut to infection via codecs, don’t ever click that junk.
I was watching for blogs containing the word of an outfit not usually associated with pOrn.
Fellow MVP TeMerc has been tracking Malware dispensing Google Blogs for some time:
More Blogspot Malware
Google Blogger Blogs Carry WinAntiVirus Ads
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
Is itpossible to send on a junk mail pretending, (not well) to be from google… where would I send it.?
Hello Anne,
Best to delete junk mail.