Panda Software Labs Detects DigiKeyGen, a New Spyware Program That Blackmails Users31 May 2006
Panda Software Labs has discovered a new spyware program called DigiKeyGen, which tricks users by claiming to give free access to pornographic Web content. This program is found on a Web page that allows visitors to download a password generator in order to access adult resources, which users normally have to pay for.
When users run DigiKeyGen, they receive passwords that supposedly allow them access to pornographic websites. At the same time, a spyware program and an alleged anti-spyware application are installed on the computer without users' knowledge. It then warns users that their computer is infected and offers them an anti-spyware program to clean the system for $49.95.
Panda Software Labs has discovered that DigiKeyGen can be downloaded from other websites offering adult content in addition to the program's official page.
Luis Corrons, director of Panda Software Labs warns, "You must always be suspicious of offers for something in exchange for almost nothing. Cybercrime, which aims to make easy money, simply applies traditional fraud techniques to the Internet and as a result, anybody tempted by the chance to get something for nothing is taken in, unaware of the risks of apparently harmless actions, such as downloading small programs or accessing certain websites."
The technique used in this case is not new. Other alleged anti-spyware programs detected in the past, such as RazeSpyware or SpySheriff, also had the same lure as DigiKeyGen -- offering to clean nonexistent spyware, or spyware installed with user consent, for a modest fee.
"Even users with sound IT knowledge could drop their guard with offers like this," adds Corrons. It is essential to be cautious of irresistible offers in the Internet. Users should leave the task of deciding whether or not a program is malicious to an anti-malware solution."
To find out if your computer is free from all types of threats, you can use Panda ActiveScan(TM), totally free of charge. http://www.activescan.com.
You can find detailed information about DigiKeyGen and other threats in Panda's Encyclopedia at http://www.pandasoftware.com/com/virus_info.
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About Panda Software Labs
Since 1990, its mission has been to analyze new threats as rapidly as possible to keep our clients safe. Several teams, each specialized in a specific type of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam, etc), work 24/7 to provide global coverage. To achieve this, they also have the support of TruPrevent(TM) Technologies, which act as a global early-warning system made up of strategically distributed sensors to neutralize new threats and send them to Panda Software Labs for in-depth analysis. According to AV-Test.org, Panda Software Labs is currently the fastest laboratory in the industry in providing complete updates to users (more info at http://www.pandasoftware.com/pandalabs.asp).
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Carolina Sanabria
Public Relations Manager
Panda Software, USA
Tel: 818-543-6909
pr@pandasecurity.com
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