This week there is a uncontrollable sql injection attack that is infecting millions URLs across the internet. This worm/virus (Lizamoon) is a scare ware attack which tries to scare the user into thinking that they are infected with a virus and tries to coax the person to download a fake anti-virus product to clean the virus. This tactic is not new and you should NOT download, run or purchase the antivirus software.
It will seem that you are infected by the mailware and it even shows your computer being scanned. Again, this IS NOT true. It’s all part of the scare tactic for you to buy the fake antivirus software.
If you are browsing the internet and come across this tactic, it’s easy enough to stop by simply closing your browser. The Lizamoon infection occurs if you actually continue to download, install and then purchase the software.
Here is the first image that you will see if you’ve visited a site that is infected. First you will be redirected to the Lizamoon site and then you will see this image:
Also, here is a great video of how the attack plays out. Thanks to WebSense for this video:
Most of the antivirus products (as of today) do not detect the Lizamoon SQL injection attack if you have not updated your antivirus software yet. Make sure you verify that your antivirus software is up to date and is not running in trial mode.
If you have downloaded and installed the fake antivirus software, please visit our main page to view our recommended anti-virus products to clean Lizamoon off your computer or simply get Norton 360 by using this link
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