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TechSpot.com reported today that software created by the adware company Zango.com was being "pushed to people via their MySpace profiles in popups and maybe even false advertising."
Two profiles created by a Zango developer were found on MySpace. One of the profiles "pushed a toolbar and programs designed to 'protect kids from predators.'" The other profile "popped up an extra window prompting the visitor to accept a license to play a video file."
With its highly customizable user profiles, MySpace is an incredibly inviting environment for spammers and scammers. We wrote about this in MySpace Safety: 51 Tips and the situation has only gotten worse since the book was published in May.
Any time a MySpace profile opens a new window, you should be suspicious. If you don't know what's happening, immediately close the new browser window and exit the MySpace profile in your original browser window. If you want even more security against what may have been an attack on your computer, close all browser windows and shut down your system. There's no guarantee that this will prevent a fast-acting invasion, but it could protect you from an invasion that was delayed due to slow communication between your computer and the scammer's site.
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