Firefox Users Look Out! Trojan Targets Firefox
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent
Maybe it seems like I have been reporting on viruses and security issues a lot lately but it also seems like a lot of people have been having troubles. Anyone in the security field knows that the best solution is being proactive. So thats why when I hear about some new potential threat I like to get the word out as quickly as possible, especially when it is a particularly nasty threat.
This trojan known as, Trojan.PWS.ChromeInject.A, “installs itself into Firefox’s add-on directory, registers itself as Greasemonkey, and begins searching your hard drive for passwords, login details, your World of WarCraft account information, and your library card number.” One thing to note is that “this trojan is not actually the Greasemonkey add-on, and only identifies itself as such”
Now you might think that stealing WoW (World of Warcraft) accounts seems strange but you have to understand that each virus or trojan is generally designed with a specific purpose or purposes and stealing information is usually one of them. Sometimes they want your Windows login so they have easier access to your computer but stealing WoW accounts and reselling them is turning into a big market all on its own. Paypal has typically been another account that hackers have tried to glean information about.
Now a lot of people complain when viruses act overtly and become quite visible and start tearing up your computer, but in reality the ones you don’t know you have can be the most damaging and can go unnoticed for quite some time. This new trojan acts like this, “Once installed, the trojan is capable of identifying over 100 web sites. When an infected user visits a site the trojan recognizes, the parasite comes to life and records the login/password details being transmitted. Presumably it then goes back to sleep, quietly keeping an eye on further system activity.” Basically what you don’t know about might be hurting you. Lately organized hacking groups have been targeting large banks, stores and anywhere that credit cards are widely used in the hopes of getting working accounts.
You can read the entire story here.
Anyways keep an eye out and make sure you are protected. There is a great free antivirus solution located here.
This comes as no surprise as Firefox’s popularity has been increasing and taking up a larger share of the browser market. Now up to almost 20% Firefox looks like it will be around for a while. Check out this story.
Now if only Firefox would work with my MLS and then I could finally and permanently switch!
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