CYBERSPACE: "Ondoy" evolves into a high-risk trojan!

Be very careful of the "Ondoy Update" links search engines like Google are providing you. Evil computer geniuses are wreaking havoc over cyberspace by fooling users with "useful information". Ehem.


Image above is from this link. Credits: Ronald Redito

We can't deny how clever these black hats are. They always find the best "hotspots" for malware propagation. In this case, they're taking advantage of the Ondoy calamity which has affected thousands of families here in Metro Manila and in Vietnam.

How did they do this? Well, they used search engine optimization, i.e., using keywords that easily get on the front list of search results. Clever, eh?

HOW TO AVOID:

1. Nitpick the links search engines provide you.
2. Read before you click. Search engines normally notify you if the link is malicious.
3. Better search for information over trusted sites.
4. Have an armament of anti-virus applications

For more information, visit:
^ GMANews.tv -- 'Ondoy' now threatens cyberspace
^ Ronald Redito's Blog: Ondoy Update Virus, Ondoy Typhoon Virus: WARNING