Tag: malware
-
Remove the MoneyPak FBI virus
A couple of weeks ago, one of my clients had a machine infected by the MoneyPak FBI scam virus/malware. The MoneyPak variant works by suppressing all computer programs basically rendering the system unusable while displaying a fake warning message from the FBI stating that all activities on the PC are being recorded/encrypted. The fake message…
-
Flashback trojan hits OSX
Flashback is a new trojan virus that automatically infects Mac OS X when users visit certain websites. It is one of the first signs that hackers and creators of malware are starting to pay attention to the growing market share of Mac users. Most (myself included) don’t even bother getting an anti-virus program because infections…