We have recent reports that Kaspersky Internet Security is issuing "Phishing Attack" warning messages, when any BlogSpot blog is loaded on a protected computer.
To validate any such warnings, use other anti-malware sites, such as McAfee Site Advisor. Verification of such warnings is a necessary task, so not to cause a panic. Claims that the entire BlogSpot address space is infected won't do anybody any good, except maybe the hackers who would love to see benevolent web sites, hosted by BlogSpot, avoided by those needing advice.
Don't be caught up by rumours - please validate any security alerts. And post your findings at Google Blogger Help - Something Is Broken.
>> (Update 2/10 1:02): Kaspersky customers report that the KIS signature update was received but the problem remains unresolved. It's definitely a false positive though.
>> (Update 2/9 21:00): Advisory note on Kaspersky Support Forum noted, possible time stamp 2/9 21:19 UDT states
>> (Update 2/8 20:30): Kaspersky customers, in their support forum, are also suspecting a false positive detection.
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To validate any such warnings, use other anti-malware sites, such as McAfee Site Advisor. Verification of such warnings is a necessary task, so not to cause a panic. Claims that the entire BlogSpot address space is infected won't do anybody any good, except maybe the hackers who would love to see benevolent web sites, hosted by BlogSpot, avoided by those needing advice.
Don't be caught up by rumours - please validate any security alerts. And post your findings at Google Blogger Help - Something Is Broken.
>> (Update 2/10 1:02): Kaspersky customers report that the KIS signature update was received but the problem remains unresolved. It's definitely a false positive though.
>> (Update 2/9 21:00): Advisory note on Kaspersky Support Forum noted, possible time stamp 2/9 21:19 UDT states
False alarm fixed. Please update local bases.
>> (Update 2/8 20:30): Kaspersky customers, in their support forum, are also suspecting a false positive detection.
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Comments
Uniformity points to either:
1) Infection of BlogSpot itself, or
2) False positive detection.
I suspect the latter. If anybody can provide details of the problem, from the KIS logs, that would be greatly appreciated by a lot of people.
it is a bad problem
We are all but certain that it's a FP. Force an update to your signatures. If no updates are available, or if one is but that still doesn't fix the problem, get on your email and ask Kaspersky for support NOW.
Their support forum is silent since yesterday. I don't know if they solved most of the FPs, but I don't think they solved all of them.