About this tag
The LizaMoon tag covers a widespread malware campaign from 2011 that used SQL injection to compromise hundreds of thousands of websites, redirecting visitors to a rogue security software scam. The attack, documented by security firm Websense, tricked users into running fake virus scans and cleanup tools, with the malware hijacking links on normally safe sites including iTunes and Google. Discussions on WindowsForum provide a detailed account of how LizaMoon operated, its use of scare tactics, and advice on avoiding infection. The tag is relevant for users researching historical web-based malware, SQL injection attacks, and rogue antivirus threats.
  1. Super Sarge

    Windows 7 LizaMoon infection: a blow-by-blow account

    LizaMoon infection: a blow-by-blow account By Fred Langa Link Removed due to 404 Error A nasty piece of malware known as LizaMoon has hijacked links on millions of websites in the past weeks, including some normally safe iTunes and Google links. Fortunately, LizaMoon is easy to...
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    Windows 7 Thousands of Web Sites Hit With New Twist on Old SQL

    Thousands of Web Sites Hit With New Twist on Old SQL Injection Hack Thousands of Web Sites Hit With New Twist on Old SQL Injection Hack | Arik Hesseldahl | NewEnterprise | AllThingsD A relatively simple hack has been used to compromise at least 500,000 Web sites, and perhaps as many as 1.5...
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    • compromise cyberattack data breach fake software hackers internet lizamoon malware online safety redirect research security security industry sql sql injection virus vulnerability web security website
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    • Forum: Windows Security