INFO: The latest from Symantec - "Winfixer"

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"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.