Re: The latest from Symantec - "Winfixer"

["Sammy" <no@xxxxx>]

WOW. Thanks Frank, for  the update on this scam.  I"m sure RLB will thank
you also for showing him how to get rid of this incepid popup scam that may
be injuring visitors to his parts counter.

"Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6Zblf.55685$Gd6.50888@xxxxxxxxxxx
> "Winfixer" has now been identified as a security risk.
> (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/winfixer.html)
>
> The software to install this program comes up as a pop-up/pop-under at
> websites that utilize "kounter.com".  It's a wicked little sucker in that
> it's persistent, and if you're not careful you could accidentally execute
> the installer on your computer.  There are several hundred websites that
> use "kounter.com".  One that's quoted here frequently is Bass Burglar
> Alarms.
>
> I would strongly recommend you employ a pop-up blocker.  If you're using
> IE, you can download the Google Toolbar which employs an excellent
> blocker, or you can configure it to block pop-ups by changing your
> security settings in the "Tools/Internet Options" menu.   Click on the
> "Security" tab and the "Custom Settings" button.  You can then scroll down
> and click "enable" on the pop-up blocker option. Mozilla's Firefox also
> employs an excellent blocker.
>
> Robert will (of course) deny there are any pop-ups/pop-unders on his
> website, but if you've configured your Browser to "clear cookies" when you
> close it (or use Norton's "Clean Sweep"), you are at risk of encountering
> "Winfixer" when you visit his site.
>
> This has been a public service announcement and is not intended as a
> flame.