XPAntivirus2008

What is WOT

by certifiedbug on August 24, 2008

in Internet Security

Well it isn’t the Brit slang for what, WOT stands for ‘Web Of Trust’.

WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT provides you an extra layer of security by warning you before you interact with a risky website. It’s easy and it’s free.

I added WOT to my browsers Firefox and IE. The rogue program ‘XPAntivirus2008′ gave this alert.

Why is Site Advisor still rating XPAntivirus2008 as a ‘Green Site?


Really I give up on them.

Edit
Video and podcast: WOT colorblind accessible version.

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Anatomy of a malware scam – The evil genius of XP Antivirus 2008

by certifiedbug on August 23, 2008

in Internet Security

Jesper M. Johansson’s eight page article at The Register is a good read.

Previous Certifiedbug:
GlobalSign revokes rogue program’s digital certificate

Adobe Flash ads launch Clipboard hijack attack by Rogues

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Adobe Flash ads launch Clipboard hijack attack by Rogues

by certifiedbug on August 19, 2008

in Scareware Rogues

Web-based attacks continue to affect Windows, Mac and Linux users by hijacking clipboards and spreading malicious links via Adobe Flash-based banner advertising on legitimate sites.

One of the rogues involved, xp-vista-update.net, is rated by McAfee as ‘Green’.
Previous Certifiedbug: xpsecuritycenter Rogue Security Program

New domains of rogue Antivirus XP 2008, CNN Top 10 XP Antivirus:

http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?showtopic=16312

ClipMate article: Weird Clipboard Attack from Flash Advertisements

Edit
From Spyware Sucks:
ALERT: Firefox with NoScript does NOT ALWAYS protect from SWF clipboard hijacks

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GlobalSign revokes rogue program’s digital certificate

by certifiedbug on August 16, 2008

in Internet Security

Antivirus XP 2008, a known rogue anti spyware program, was digitally signed by Globalsign.

Alerted by The Register on Friday, GlobalSign revoked the certificate, pending an investigation.

They may have moved swiftly to remove the cert after being alerted, however the question still begs as to why GlobalSign gave Antivirus XP 2008 a certificate in the first place. Google is your friend.

Hat tip to Alex Eckelberry at The Sunbelt Blog who had emailed GlobalSign on or before Thursday, August 14th.

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