Worm Transcodes MP3s To Infect PCs 385
snydeq writes "Kaspersky Labs has discovered malware that inserts links to malicious Web pages within ASF media files, posing a danger to Windows users who download music files from P2P networks. Infected files launch IE and load a page that asks the user to download a codec. The download, a Trojan horse, installs a proxy program to route other traffic through the PC. The malware also has worm-like qualities, according to Secure Computing. It searches for MP3s, transcodes them to WMA format, wraps them in an ASF container, and adds links to further copies of the malware, all without modifying the .MP3 extension."
wow, that's evil (Score:5, Funny)
Wow, that's evil, even for malware authors.
Richard Stallman Says... (Score:4, Funny)
If you'd just used OGG, this never would have happened! ;-)
Gentlemen, (Score:5, Funny)
I must applaud the RIAA on this occasion. I may have mocked their efforts in the past, but this is truly an impressive piece of work, worthy to be called a hack.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:5, Funny)
Wow, that's evil, even for malware authors.
That's nothing. I heard the next version will automatically go out the Web, sign up for an e-Trade account, and then proceed to buy stocks like GOOG, AAPL, RHAT, etc., and automatically sell them short.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:5, Funny)
It searches for MP3s, transcodes them to WMA format, wraps them in an ASF container
Wow, that's evil, even for malware authors.
That's nothing. You should see the fix. Your anti-virus program will update its definitions, and if it identifies any of these files prior to download, it makes them appear in a Real Audio format so your never tempted to download them to begin with.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:5, Funny)
hmm... (Score:4, Funny)
Good thing I only download FLAC and transcode it myself to mp3... I mean, I buy cds straight from the RIAA for $50 a pop so I can bypass those greedy artists... yeah, that's the ticket...
Re:Data vs Program (Score:2, Funny)
You mean just have it read X bytes of data and stop!? But how would they have supercyberhyperwebbrowsing? I want gimmicks not reliability.
No the ultimate evil is if... (Score:5, Funny)
a) ASF is patented, b) by Microsoft. (Score:5, Funny)
So ... I think we can deduce which players are vulnerable to this.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:4, Funny)
I want the RIAA to be DEEPLY investigated,prosecuted with a fair trial and a decent hangin'.
The music industry is terminal.It's lashing out in its dying breath.
Just run your antivirus over your downloads before playing.
Let's just go ahead and keep killing the industry so musicians can have a level playing field and we can do away with the corruption and misdirection to mediocre talent it provides.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:1, Funny)
Here's one just for you [kovach.co.yu].
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:2, Funny)
Re:No the ultimate evil is if... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:3, Funny)
but hey... who's going to try to change it?
I will, in 10 years after I become batman.
Re:wow, that's evil (Score:5, Funny)
Because "WOOSH" sounds better in that format?