[Yahoo IM Worm] Funniest. Malware. EVAR!!!

GEC: Discuss gaming, computers and electronics and venture into the bizarre world of STGODs.

Moderator: Thanas

Post Reply
User avatar
Einhander Sn0m4n
Insane Railgunner
Posts: 18630
Joined: 2002-10-01 05:51am
Location: Louisiana... or Dagobah. You know, where Yoda lives.

[Yahoo IM Worm] Funniest. Malware. EVAR!!!

Post by Einhander Sn0m4n »

Spyware Guide!
Slashdot wrote:A new IM worm discovered recently takes the novel step of installing its own web browser onto the victims PC. Ironically titled "The Safety Browser", its default settings actually make your PC less secure - switching on pop-ups, changing your home page and hijacking your desktop with a looped music track that plays every time you switch your computer on. <SNIP Sensationalist opinionating>
Wallpaper the malware installs...

Image


Pretty brazen, hmm? :lol:
Image Image
User avatar
DarkSilver
Jedi Council Member
Posts: 1606
Joined: 2004-10-28 08:54am
Location: Librium Arcana
Contact:

Post by DarkSilver »

brazen.

dude's got balls pulling off something like that, not that it isn't completely illegal and a pain in the ass if it infects your computer.

But you have to admit, he's got brass balls leaving his calling card on people's desktops.
XBL: Darek Silver | Wii Friend: 5602 6414 0598 0225
LibriumArcana - Roleplaying, Fiction, Irreverence
Trekker (TOS, TNG/DS9-Era) | Warsie (semi-movie purist) | B5'er | TransFan
Cult of Vin Diesel: While it is well known that James Earl Jones performed the voice of Darth Vader, it is less appreciated that Vin Diesel performs the voice of James Earl Jones.
User avatar
Hawkwings
Sith Devotee
Posts: 3372
Joined: 2005-01-28 09:30pm
Location: USC, LA, CA

Post by Hawkwings »

ahh, the old "resistance is futile" line...

If all else fails, most computers out there need a good format and re-install anyways :-D
Post Reply