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Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s, McAfee Says

 
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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:08 pm    Post subject: Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s, McAfee Says Reply with quote
McAfee
reports 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 M...read more
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