Everyone Be Careful - MediaDefender Virus Scam Targets Torrent Site Users
Just read this on torrentfreak, something to watch out for
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During the last few days a virus scam targeting torrent site users has reappeared. Internet users receive an email informing them they have been monitored by anti-piracy company MediaDefender on various torrent sites. Although a log file is included to ‘prove’ infringements, it contains what is being described as a “banking trojan”.
The latest in a long line of scams targeting email users is attempting to capitalize on the increasing number using BitTorrent sites.
Targets of the scam receive an unsolicited email purporting to come from notorious anti-piracy company MediaDefender. The email, which is simply addressed “Dear User!” claims the individual has been monitored on any of several torrent sites while engaging in anything from copyright infringement, through to simply browsing the sites.
Of course, citing MediaDefender is a nonsense, since that company doesn’t get involved in anti-piracy warning letters - its specialty was spoofing on BitTorrent networks.
Additionally, most of the sites listed don’t even operate a tracker, so committing any type of copyright infringements on them is almost impossible. Here is the body of the email; .......
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The darkest creature, born at the brighest spot of the universe, hunted by the righteous and sinful, respected by the visionary. He holds the power of eternity, and ultimate destruction. He is the greatest creature from the Ancient, who has the power to control the Future. He is, The Exalted.
Travelling around, have very limited or no internet access
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06-30-2009, 11:10 AM
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