P2P Video And Music Download Security Threat

[Jared Moya]

The adware program often is used as an entry-point for various cyber threats from viruses to Trojan Horses that can cause damage to their computer systems. "In the past six months we've seen a trend in multi-stage attacks against machines," Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer at Panda Software USA, said Wednesday. "There are several reasons for this. Either those launching the attacks haven't determined what they want to use the machines for or they want to install a general purpose program so they can take control of the machine."


 Many times this is a precursor to creating a bot network, Hinojosa said. Panda has developed security signatures to detect this program that is automatically distributed to its customers through the Internet.


 Those downloading the files are required to also download a license to play the files, which involves agreeing to install adware. The files, alleged video file (*.wmv) or de audio file (*.wma), received by PandaLabs do not contain video or music. The files are detected by Panda Software as WmaDownloader.B.

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[Sparky9]

so just add .wma and .wmv to your filters :)

[pimpinaman]

....I don't trust panda software. They make a crappy product IMHO.

[.:sp00ky:.]

I wouldn't trust them lazy son of a bitch panda's to make software for me nither.

[Auggie2k]

so just add .wma and .wmv to your filters :)
Not to forget .asf too.

[.:sp00ky:.]

and realmedia formats


.rm .ram .rpm .ra

[Burd]

You've got to be pretty stupid to download the license. Shared files should not involve a "license." Back out right there. You don't need special software to detect this. Just don't agree to any licenses! Simple. I don't see a problem here.