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    Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware

    http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5...=zdfd.newsfeed

    That was quick.

    From another source

    disables Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta in an attempt to suppress any warning messages the package might display. It also deletes files within the program's folder. Unlike other items of malware, BankAsh-A makes no attempt to turn off anti-virus apps.
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02/09/banking_trojan
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    Suprise suprise NOT. Good find.

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    Microsoft probes anti-spyware Trojan

    There getting serious about this one.

    http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5...=zdfd.newsfeed

    "Microsoft is actively investigating new public reports of a criminal attack, known as the 'Bankash-A Trojan',"
    You ususally don't see it called a criminal attack.

    "Customers who believe they have been attacked should contact their local FBI office or post their complaint on www.ifccfbi.gov. Customers outside the U.S. should contact the national law enforcement agency in their country."
    I wonder if they're worried about civil liability in this one?
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    Wink Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware (*mirror)

    Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware

    Still in beta version and on its introduction but is believed to be attacked already... Bill, you're the man!

    "This appears to be the first attempt yet by any piece of malware to disable Microsoft AntiSpyware"
    More story HerE
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    see...you automaticly blame bill gates. why dont you blame giant, after all they are the designers who bill bought it from.
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    Oh, well... I hate SQUID (Linux)... been playing with the internet cafe's *cache!

    Been posted here lately...

    http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=265909

    Sorry!

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    uh uh!

    Nope. Not blaming him, I just sort of "admire" his popularity... By any means, ups or downs, believed me, it adds up to his score.

    Maybe, Bill should carefully check the goods before he buy, well, just a thought, no harm done, man!

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    Giant happens to be one of the best developers of this type of software. The product he bought was/is very good. NO CODE IS PERFECT, the thing is now that MS got there hands on it, the program has a HUGE customer base now, therefore finding the exploits is now worth the time and trouble. it only adds up to "his score" becasue of idiots, and misinformed people who think they know what they are talking about spreading trash on the internet.
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    And if a search had been done before posting the following thread WITH THE SAME TITLE would have been found:
    http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=265909
    and at this time it is still on the front page,,,
    DO A BLOODY SEARCH FIRST NEXT TIME scratchyadick
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    Virus writers have created a malicious program that can disable Microsoft's new anti-spyware application, security experts warned on Wednesday.

    Antivirus experts, who are calling the Trojan "Bankash-A," say it is the first piece of malicious software to attack Windows AntiSpyware, which is still in beta.
    OK HOW is this special..how is this a flaw in the program.. a coder can write a program that can disable any application, the problem here is the trojan has enetred the machine.. trojans, worms and viruses have been disabling Antivirus applications for a while.. hmm we don't see a big cry about the adware that disables Adaware or Spybot snd.. well there are **** loads of them

    scratchONtheBOX, I have commented once this morning WTF are you on about.. perhaps I should ask WHAT ARE YOU ON.. or is it the pre-pubecent hormones that infect all 12-13 yr olds
    or for goodness sake defend your opinion..
    I just sort of "admire" his popularity
    bloody hell Bill isn't popular he is just ****ing rich..hmm yeh i supose that makes you popular.. Bill gets the blame for anything microsoft because he founded the company.. **** he even gets condemed when the the cleaners fart in the tea room... bloody hell start a new trend.. give us information not lame arse opinion.

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    ?

    It's some information, right? More to come, I think...

    OK, I guess opinions should be carefully *checked (?)

    And, I just don't want to make this "BIG" right now...

    Just like you said, like a blog (maybe I have done it like this way, I will try to be more informative).

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