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Google now detects infected PC's

Unread postby diver79 » July 21st, 2011, 7:51 am

http://www.pcworld.com/article/236078/g ... k.rss_news

PC's using Google's search engine through known malicious proxy servers are being warned they may be infected. Interesting...
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Re: Google now detects infected PC's

Unread postby Wingman » July 21st, 2011, 11:09 am

From the posted link above:
...the primary IP address that Google is watching out for -- 74.125.45.100 -- has been flagged by security firms such as BitDefender and TrendMicro as part of a Trojan that warns users to install fake antivirus software.

Interesting IP information --> http://www.ip2location.com/74.125.45.100

Additional article:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-200809 ... =mncol;txt

Some critics feel malware writers will use the Google warning graphic, as a ploy to get users to click on a link indicating a "How to rid themselves..." type topic. A tactic used by many rogue anti-malware products.
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Re: Google now detects infected PC's

Unread postby diver79 » July 21st, 2011, 11:22 am

Oh dear! So they are hosting the proxy they are warning users about.

Shoddy workmanship Ted!
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