#CRAIGSLIST DESKTOP SHORTCUT INSTALL#

We at Emsisoft make sure to remain a step ahead always, detecting the specific malware as !IK.įurther analysis on the malware was done. The scan reports for the same is shown below. The script makes the download count to start from 2358754 and continues to grow with every second. Let’s go a bit deep and we see the following The other interesting information is the number of downloads for the specific file, which is more than 2 million thus playing as a confidence booster. The privacy page clearly mentions the collected information such as IP address, computer settings etc. The download request comes for FLVDirect player, if user agrees redirected to. The following code executes the action and when user goes on to press “Play”

#CRAIGSLIST DESKTOP SHORTCUT INSTALL#

The confused end user goes on to install the malicious file thus falling into the malware author’s trap. The video is shown as not loaded and an additional action has to be taken to see the video. The website when visited plays an old trick. Which redirects users to the following hyperlink hxxp:///playvideo.php?video=jgahnYYNPe0&feature=youtube_gdata&name=my_stuff If it’s the same one I will be there today to buy itįew have already fallen for this and one such shows. Please check the video and confirm that it’s the same u have. I can’t afford another mistake as i did in the past. I just want to make sure i am going to buy the same which i am looking for. A message like below have been circulating around in craigslist Craigslist is one of the most popularly visited website, and malware authors are always on the lookout for such vectors for their own interest.

Craigslist desktop shortcut