Malicious code could be embedded in online video players, according to a report on Internet threats released Tuesday by the Georgia Tech Information Security Center.
One worm discovered in November 2006 launches a corrupt Web site without prompting after a user opens a media file in a player. Another program silently installs spyware when a video file is opened. Attackers have also tried to spread fake video links via postings on YouTube.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071002/ap_on_hi_te/cybersecurity
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Online videos may be conduits for viruses
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