Dangerous Spyware

[ebacon]

Originally Posted by bhunter

What did it do that made you aware that there was a problem? Lately, I've had several clients open email supposedly from FedEx that installed various spyware and malware. Since the FedEx scam has been around so long, I'm suprised it's making the rounds again.

The software takes your information and downloads it to a server in Reston, VA. Your data is then mined for information related to counterfeit goods and the data is provided to government for enforcement.

That's the published use.

Who knows what the hell else they do with the data.

I won't say what it did that tipped me off. But look at the title of the software -- Relevant Knowledge. Basicly some stuff happened on my PC that made me think, hmmm, whoever sent this to my PC knows me a little too well. Luckily I have friends that work in the data mining business so my spidey sense tingled.

[ebacon]

The problem is that now I can't trust anyone that tries to befriend me if it looks like they are trying to hide even just a little. Take rajoo for instance. If his username is rajoo on AK then why the hell did he use his corporate name here? Why would any CEO in his right mind associate his company trademark with a political website? That's crazy. One reason people do crazy shit is because they are hiding something.

That's my take.

[piece-itpete]

Quite a few people here would rather not be linked to their AK account. Good friendships have been strained arguing politics online.

Tube vs SS? Ok. LPs vs CDs? Sure. Those topics stop at murder and usually do not cross over into torture and mutilation first

One little thing about google, the more your name is mentioned the higher on the list you go. My personal opinion is in this little corner of the net I don't care and I doubt anyone would ever make the connection to his company.

I think a little proof is in order, my personal take - not official. I would not be as nice as BeamOn.

Pete

[ebacon]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Quite a few people here would rather not be linked to their AK account. Good friendships have been strained arguing politics online.

Tube vs SS? Ok. LPs vs CDs? Sure. Those topics stop at murder and usually do not cross over into torture and mutilation first

One little thing about google, the more your name is mentioned the higher on the list you go. My personal opinion is in this little corner of the net I don't care and I doubt anyone would ever make the connection to his company.

I think a little proof is in order, my personal take - not official. I would not be as nice as BeamOn.

Pete

I've laid out my case. If he's innocent then fine. I just can't trust him yet. There are way too many coincidences with his timing, his location, and what happened on my machine. On top of that he never poked his head up until after I questioned 1TubeGuru. Why did rajoo/BeamOn wait until AFTER that event? Because he didn't want to get banned, that's why. And if he wanted to protect his AK identity then he wouldn't have mentioned it. But he did. To gain our trust. Because being an AK member is Relevant Knowledge.

[bobabode]

Has anyone been banned around here, other than spammers? Pete?

[Oerets]

Having been infected with nasty's and going to a fresh install before I don't fault anyone for being gun shy.

I do hope that we can have adult conversations here and still be friendly.


Barney

[bobabode]

What are your internet security settings, Ed.

[BlueStreak]

You all suck. I hate you. That's why I come here, every effin' day.

Dave

[JJIII]

Is it my imagination, or does anyone else hear the sound of black helicopters off in the distance?

[ebacon]

Silly. The black ones are silent. Everyone knows that.