Tiger Woods malware

"Symantec reported that search engine results are redirecting to malicious domains that go through the usual fake scanning activity, before pointing out a whole host of ‘serious errors’ and ‘threats’ that need to be cleaned from your computer. Files on offer on this occasion may be setup_build6_195.exe (Download.MisleadApp) or install [RANDOM NUMBER].exe (Detected as Downloader or Trojan.FakeAV).

Sophos also discovered that hackers have created web pages which claimed to contain video footage related to the incident, but that were really designed to spread dangerous malware." – Content courtesy of Tiger Woods malware detected > Web > Vulnerabilities & Exploits > News > SC Magazine Australia/NZ

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