Care should be taken in regards to malicious software and search results. Tests, performed by Barracuda, confirm that search engines are serving up websites that have malicious software installed behind the scenes on web pages that are served up on results to be reviewed by searchers. These infected web pages will ultimately result in computer repair or support as the technical difficulty in removing these PC infections can be overwhelming for an amateur.
The most popular searches turning up malware were:
- Spy ware related searches
- Entertainment subjects/news
- P2P and proxy related searches
Cyber criminals are automatically syndicating the web's buzz to accelerate their attempts to successfully install malware/trojans/viruses. These techniques are called blackhat SEO where cyber criminals try to mix legitimate techniques with criminal behavior and often are successful resulting in damaged operating systems that often times cripple computers.
All PC users should ensure their antivirus and antispyware products are up-to-date at all times to avoid computer repairs.
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