08.229.2007 - Security Alerts - Beware: Fake Codecs

Zlob. Fake codecs. Zlob codecs. Smitfraud Trojan. This online enemy goes by many names, but no matter what it’s called, the devious tactics and growth on the web are undeniable. Zlob Trojans, similar to the closely related Vundo Trojan, are malware that usually masquerade as a codec needed to play a video, and then install adware - Download Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Download Ad-Aware 2007 Definitions (Direct Link) - Download Ad-Aware SE Definitions (Direct Link) - View Press Release - Visit Lavasoft