I've been plagued with this problem on a few sites, but the video ones by far are the worst for me they make random lag moments even more annoying.
I'm surprised there's no thread about this already.
The "LizaMoon" attack has been loose since March 29. It works by using SQL injection to stick a redirect onto a website that brings the end user to a scareware site, trying to make the user think he's been affected with viruses. The site encourages him to install a rogue antivirus called "Windows Stability Center" and then purchase it.
Relevant news article
Websense, currently tracking LizaMoon
Video for the curious. This happens when you go to an affected site and use the fake antivirus.
How to remove Windows Stability Center
Good news is, many of the sites known to be infected are relatively obscure, and while a moderately net-savvy person probably wouldn't need to worry, the info is good to spread so someone prone to panic or who just doesn't know won't mistakenly fall for the scam. The Firefox addon "NoScript" is probably a good idea if you don't want the redirect annoyance, in case you do visit an affected website.
WSC itself is a bit sloppy in its aim to look authentic; the discrepancies in the spelling of "license" are kind of humorous.
Just look above you...
If it's something that can be stopped, then just try to stop it!
The "LizaMoon" attack has been loose since March 29. It works by using SQL injection to stick a redirect onto a website that brings the end user to a scareware site, trying to make the user think he's been affected with viruses. The site encourages him to install a rogue antivirus called "Windows Stability Center" and then purchase it.
Relevant news article
Websense, currently tracking LizaMoon
Video for the curious. This happens when you go to an affected site and use the fake antivirus.
How to remove Windows Stability Center
Good news is, many of the sites known to be infected are relatively obscure, and while a moderately net-savvy person probably wouldn't need to worry, the info is good to spread so someone prone to panic or who just doesn't know won't mistakenly fall for the scam. The Firefox addon "NoScript" is probably a good idea if you don't want the redirect annoyance, in case you do visit an affected website.
WSC itself is a bit sloppy in its aim to look authentic; the discrepancies in the spelling of "license" are kind of humorous.
Just look above you...
If it's something that can be stopped, then just try to stop it!