Just 3 posts ago I warned of rogue programs - yet again! Looks like they even got the New York Times! Just another warning to be alert, not fall for come-ons that tell you your system is infected and all you have to do is CLICK HERE to get it cleaned!
THEY REALLY ARE OUT TO GET YOU!
This is from cnet.com:
The New York Times Web site is grappling with problems created by "an unauthorized advertisement," but it is unknown how the ads appeared on the site and whether the Web site had been compromised.
The rogue ad warns readers that their computer may be infected with a virus and redirects them to a site that purports to offer antivirus software, according to a note posted to the newspaper's Media & Advertising section:
Some NYTimes.com readers have seen a pop-up box warning them about a virus and directing them to a site that claims to offer antivirus software. We believe this was generated by an unauthorized advertisement and are working to prevent the problem from recurring. If you see such a warning, we suggest that you not click on it. Instead, quit and restart your Web browser.
The site, best-antivirus03.com, is a hijacker that uses fraudulent strategies to promote fake security software, according to security site GeekPolice.net.
One CNET reader described how the pop-up ad essentially hijacked his browser, preventing him from navigating away from the site.
"They took me to an 'antivirus site,' which kept attempting to scan my computer and install software. Using the back button kept reloading the virus page," the reader said. "It was not possible to close the page, necessitating a force quit."
Representatives for The New York Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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