Comments on: Go To Google Groups. Get Tricked Into Downloading Malware. Do Not Pass Go http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:01:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: TaT: SEO-Bilanzen, Google Position 6 Penalty, Google Groups Spam http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-2161912 TaT: SEO-Bilanzen, Google Position 6 Penalty, Google Groups Spam Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:16:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-2161912 [...] Techcrunch berichtet über Google Groups Spam. Das ist wirklich nervig. In den letzten Wochen sind viele Spam-Trackbacks mit Links zu Google Groups zugepflastert. Glücklicherweise ist Akismet aber sehr effektiv beim Rausfiltern. Wäre aber vielleicht mal an der Zeit das Google sich eine Lösung für das Spam-Problem überlegt … [...] [...] Techcrunch berichtet über Google Groups Spam. Das ist wirklich nervig. In den letzten Wochen sind viele Spam-Trackbacks mit Links zu Google Groups zugepflastert. Glücklicherweise ist Akismet aber sehr effektiv beim Rausfiltern. Wäre aber vielleicht mal an der Zeit das Google sich eine Lösung für das Spam-Problem überlegt … [...]

]]> By: Michael McCullough http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1957330 Michael McCullough Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:09:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1957330 Duncan, as someone who's in the Spyware business, we love running into resources like these. We continually have to keep our Spyware database updated because our customers are always finding new ways to install these apps. We are kind of unique as we believe that security is a service! That's why we provide live 24/7 chat support to our customers both pre and post sale. Duncan, as someone who’s in the Spyware business, we love running into resources like these. We continually have to keep our Spyware database updated because our customers are always finding new ways to install these apps.

We are kind of unique as we believe that security is a service! That’s why we provide live 24/7 chat support to our customers both pre and post sale.

]]> By: random http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1949483 random Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:41:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1949483 the captcha is hacked by russians! the captcha is hacked by russians!

]]> By: EH http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948427 EH Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:20:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948427 This should be proof enough that Google is its own operating system. This should be proof enough that Google is its own operating system.

]]> By: rubu http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948188 rubu Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:27:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948188 If you’re going to troll, at least try to get it right If you’re going to troll, at least try to get it right

]]> By: Martin Porcheron http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948165 Martin Porcheron Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:16:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1948165 Orkut is also rife with spam, but as yet Google has not made any effort to address the issue. I spent a whole 2 mins on one Orkut community and found at least 50 spam accounts that were still active and being used to spam users + communities. Orkut is also rife with spam, but as yet Google has not made any effort to address the issue. I spent a whole 2 mins on one Orkut community and found at least 50 spam accounts that were still active and being used to spam users + communities.

]]> By: econwriter5 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947736 econwriter5 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:37:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947736 As the old adage goes; it's easier to clean up and organize someone else's mess than it is your own. As the old adage goes; it’s easier to clean up and organize someone else’s mess than it is your own.

]]> By: Paoletti http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947666 Paoletti Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:26:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947666 I'm impressed, why you guys from Techcrunch bother to answer some comments I’m impressed, why you guys from Techcrunch bother to answer some comments

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947528 Michael Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:50:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947528 Naked Mickey Mantle? WTF.... Naked Mickey Mantle? WTF….

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947413 Mike Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:09:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947413 "Surely if Google can track down and punish users of services such as PayPerPost or those running text link ads it could find spammers using its own services to direct users to download malware? or is it that it’s easier to target others than look after your own backyard?" You just hit the nail squarely on the head. “Surely if Google can track down and punish users of services such as PayPerPost or those running text link ads it could find spammers using its own services to direct users to download malware? or is it that it’s easier to target others than look after your own backyard?”

You just hit the nail squarely on the head.

]]> By: Andy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947353 Andy Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:49:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947353 Glad to see someone bringing this up. I keep reporting these damn sites - they continually spam wikis with these google groups links. Glad to see someone bringing this up.

I keep reporting these damn sites - they continually spam wikis with these google groups links.

]]> By: Trae Dorn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947303 Trae Dorn Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:33:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947303 I run the website for a small event in Wisconsin, and I recently replaced an outgoing webmaster. Said webmaster inserted into our homepage (after the body tag so no one would immediately notice) a similar spam chunk which got us delisted from Google (and which caused me a small headache). If Google can find the crap in OUR website, why the heck can't it find it on it's own? I run the website for a small event in Wisconsin, and I recently replaced an outgoing webmaster. Said webmaster inserted into our homepage (after the body tag so no one would immediately notice) a similar spam chunk which got us delisted from Google (and which caused me a small headache).

If Google can find the crap in OUR website, why the heck can’t it find it on it’s own?

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947259 Duncan Riley Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:22:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947259 oops, let me give you a clue. I'm 180kms south of Perth in Western Australia, so colluding would be very hard. Also Grouply aggregates data from Yahoo and Google Groups, it's not a standalone service nor even a competitor, so I'm still completely lost as to what you're suggesting; this post is not even close to, nor is even remotely relevant to Grouply. If you've got an issue with Nick's previous posts, take it up with him. oops,
let me give you a clue. I’m 180kms south of Perth in Western Australia, so colluding would be very hard. Also Grouply aggregates data from Yahoo and Google Groups, it’s not a standalone service nor even a competitor, so I’m still completely lost as to what you’re suggesting; this post is not even close to, nor is even remotely relevant to Grouply. If you’ve got an issue with Nick’s previous posts, take it up with him.

]]> By: Daehee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947183 Daehee Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:05:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947183 That fake Youtube embed spinning wheel is very clever. That fake Youtube embed spinning wheel is very clever.

]]> By: oops http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947159 oops Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:59:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947159 you, Nick - you guys are all writing for Techcrunch, no, are you so independent? But that's fine, I may be wrong of course, but that's what I felt to be honest after all these posts one after another. you, Nick - you guys are all writing for Techcrunch, no, are you so independent? But that’s fine, I may be wrong of course, but that’s what I felt to be honest after all these posts one after another.

]]> By: Anand http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947144 Anand Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:56:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947144 Spamming (especially the ActiveX error variety) is quite common and is prevalent everywhere..I've seen that on emails, social networks, too..Was Google Groups referred to just to give it a web 2.0 look? Spamming (especially the ActiveX error variety) is quite common and is prevalent everywhere..I’ve seen that on emails, social networks, too..Was Google Groups referred to just to give it a web 2.0 look?

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947109 Duncan Riley Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:50:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947109 oops I checked, I've written ONE post on Grouply (and I had to check, because I didn't remember the company), and it was about a round of funding with ZERO endorsement of the product. You're confusing me with Nick. If you're going to troll, at least try to get it right :-) http://www.techcrunch.com/tag/grouply/ oops
I checked, I’ve written ONE post on Grouply (and I had to check, because I didn’t remember the company), and it was about a round of funding with ZERO endorsement of the product. You’re confusing me with Nick. If you’re going to troll, at least try to get it right :-)
http://www.techcrunch.com/tag/grouply/

]]> By: oops http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947072 oops Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:43:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947072 or at least, looks like... no offense. or at least, looks like… no offense.

]]> By: oops http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947066 oops Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:42:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947066 Duncan, let's see what's gonna be your next post... it's a subliminal message after so many Grouply posts. Duncan, let’s see what’s gonna be your next post… it’s a subliminal message after so many Grouply posts.

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947038 Duncan Riley Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:37:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947038 oops Grouply? WTF? I'm highlighting a deficiency in Google, not pushing anyone other than hopefully some one asleep at the wheel at Google who might be able to fix this. oops
Grouply? WTF? I’m highlighting a deficiency in Google, not pushing anyone other than hopefully some one asleep at the wheel at Google who might be able to fix this.

]]> By: oops http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947016 oops Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:33:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1947016 Lately you've pushed Grouply too much. This sounds like another push to me. What's your motivation? Journalism? Lately you’ve pushed Grouply too much. This sounds like another push to me. What’s your motivation? Journalism?

]]> By: Paul Jensen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946983 Paul Jensen Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:20:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946983 I've been annoyed by the spam on Google Groups. For example, I wanted to discuss a Google Labs product called Sets, and all I get on the forum are adverts for Nike trainers from Chinese sources. I’ve been annoyed by the spam on Google Groups. For example, I wanted to discuss a Google Labs product called Sets, and all I get on the forum are adverts for Nike trainers from Chinese sources.

]]> By: Ujwal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946974 Ujwal Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:15:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946974 lol ! and the moral of the story is ..... ? lol !

and the moral of the story is ….. ?

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946949 Duncan Riley Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946949 Bob wrong post son, wrong post. Bob
wrong post son, wrong post.

]]> By: Bob http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946944 Bob Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:58:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/29/go-to-google-groups-get-tricked-into-downloading-malware-do-not-pass-go/#comment-1946944 How is it possible that when " You " conduct a poll to see who you will endorse to represent the parties for President that when the results come back " YOU CHANGE YOU POLL? Ron Paul DOES support Education! He wants the States to take care of it! He wants Parents to be Responsible! That is the way the Constitution states it. How is it possible that when ” You ” conduct a poll to see who you will endorse to represent the parties for President that when the results come back ” YOU CHANGE YOU POLL? Ron Paul DOES support Education! He wants the States to take care of it! He wants Parents to be Responsible! That is the way the Constitution states it.

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