McAfee: Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s
Robert McMillan writes on PC World:
Adware pushers have found a new way to trick you into downloading their annoying products: fake MP3 files.More here.
On Tuesday, security vendor McAfee reported that it's seen a huge spike in fake MP3 files spreading on peer-to-peer networks. Although the files have names that make them look like audio recordings, they're really Trojan horse programs that try to install a shoddy media player and adware on your computer, said Craig Schmugar, a researcher with McAfee.
posted by Fergie @ 5/06/2008 09:35:00 PM
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