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Fake Google Website Hides Trojan Horse

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This thread's last reply is from July 25, 2006, 3:47 AM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Scammers have set up an exact copy of the download page for Google’s Toolbar plug-in in an attempt to lure users to download a Trojan back door.

Reported by security outfit Surfcontrol, some versions of the scam even spoof the correct Google Toolbar Web address for Internet Explorer, using Google’s own redirection service in an attempt to hide the real, non-Google address.

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http://www.cio.com/blog_view.html?CID=23222
Thanks Spildit :D
Great info to have.