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rootkits, spyware, anti-virus + small foot print. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Richard P. <[email protected]> wrote: > It looks like the AntiVirus companies are attempting to profit from > Conficker worm. Both Webroot and Zone Alarm are telling me that I'm > not protected from Conficker and that only they can save me. The note > below is the latest from Webroot. The best part is their warning to > not get snagged by emails selling antivirus products when they are > doing something vaguely similar in their own email: > > "With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in > which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been > known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a > phony antivirus software program." > > "We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially > discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program > combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more > complete and effective protection against Conficker and other > threats." > > Richard P. > > Quote: > > Another Conficker update launched > > Last week, the Conficker worm launched another update and appears to > be scanning for other vulnerable computers. Webroot is sending you > this advisory to make sure you understand what to do to protect your > computer against this emerging threat. > > With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in > which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been > known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a > phony antivirus software program. > > As a WebrootŽ Spy Sweeper customer, you have the best antispyware > protection available - but the fact is, you need antivirus AND > antispyware to be protected against all forms of viruses, worms, > Trojans, rootkits and other malicious attacks. Antispyware alone > cannot prevent threats like Conficker from infecting your computer. > > We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially > discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program > combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more > complete and effective protection against Conficker and other threats. > > Get complete protection now for only $5 - a 50% savings. > > Thank you, > Webroot Customer Support > > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
