Malicious software refers to software that has certain practical value but possesses some characteristics of computer viruses and hacker software; it is in the gray area between legal software and computer viruses and also seriously infringes upon the rights and interests of computer users. The majority of netizens have long suffered from it and detest it deeply.
Not long ago, the Beijing Internet Industry Association launched a network survey on malicious software, and a large number of netizens actively participated. On July 11, the list of 10 malicious software was公布, and the specific list is as follows:
For the above malicious software, their biggest common feature is forced installation. I believe that netizens' computers now or have ever been forced to install at least one of them. In addition to the common features, these types of malicious software also have their own characteristics. Let's take a look at how they act maliciously together and remind you to pay more attention in daily life.
I. The Public Enemy - 3721
The Internet Assistant, Address Bar Search, and Network Real Name of 3721 are well-known malicious software. It has the most problems and also receives the most curses from netizens on the network, so it naturally tops the list.
Often when surfing the Internet with high enthusiasm, the computer suddenly slows down like a snail. More often than not, it is because the installation dialog box of 3721 is about to pop up. It often secretly enters the computer, adds buttons, IE toolbars that users don't need, adds illegal content in the address menu items, and modifies registry settings to start automatically when the computer boots.
In addition, it is often integrated in the installation programs of other small tool software, especially those downloaded and translated software and cracked software from the Internet. Inadvertently, it is secretly implanted into your computer.
What is even more detestable is that it also interferes with the operation of other software and cannot be completely uninstalled. When I used its "Diagnose" function, it required uninstalling software from other companies to be used.
There is no denying that the Internet Assistant of 3721 does have good functions, especially very practical for novices. However, its incorrect promotion method makes its effect counterproductive and is pointed out by thousands of netizens!
II. Advertising Everywhere - Taobao.com
Although Taobao.com is not software, its omnipresent advertisements seriously affect netizens' normal Internet surfing, so it was still identified and ranked second. It is really that the masses have discerning eyes! Although there is money to burn and it has placed codes on some websites, making its advertisements omnipresent, it should also consider the feelings of netizens! When others are surfing the Internet well, a huge advertisement suddenly pops up, seriously affecting netizens' normal browsing, and of course, it will make netizens unhappy! It is natural for businesses to advertise, but they cannot do whatever they want. Netizens are customers, and they should at least give the customers face!
III. Not to Be Outdone - eBay Yiqiqu
Since its competitor Taobao.com is ranked second, eBay Yiqiqu, supported by eBay, naturally does not want to be outdone and follows closely to rank third! Although it is ranked after Taobao.com, its malicious behavior is no less than that of Taobao.com. The malicious behavior of Yiqiqu is similar to that of 3721. It will forcefully install its "Yiqiqu Toolbar", hijack the browser (automatically add buttons, menus, or toolbars in IE, as shown in Figure 2), and cannot be uninstalled.
IV. Distinctive - Dudu Download Accelerator
The reason why it is said to be distinctive is that some of its malicious behaviors are different from the conventional malicious software behaviors, and compared with the above几款, I think it is even worse.
It induces users to install the advertising program through false advertisements. Its so-called "browsing (downloading) speed is accelerated by 5 times" has many netizens reporting that there is not much effect. More serious than the false advertisement is that it also forcibly changes the download interface of IE (as shown in Figure 3). When I download some small software, I usually use IE to download directly, but being changed by Dudu Download Accelerator in this way seriously affects my usage habits.
In terms of the dissemination method, Dudu Download Accelerator also adopts a special method, by bundling on other shareware, and secretly installs without the user's permission. I think the behaviors of Dudu Download Accelerator and other shareware that accept bundling and do not remind the user whether to install are both very despicable!
V. Affecting Internet Surfing - Chinese Internet
Similar to 3721, Chinese Internet is also a regular visitor who pops up the installation dialog box when browsing web pages. Calling itself "China Internet Network Information Center" with such a loud name, but doing such a thing is really unworthy of its name. It not only forces installation but also cannot be completely uninstalled.
Many netizens have such software. After being forced to install Chinese Internet, when entering the first-level domain name, it can still be used normally, but when entering the second-level domain name, such as: soft.yesky.com, the page often redirects to the search results page of its own keyword universal URL.
Promoting Chinese URLs is a good thing, but if it is really a good thing, netizens will naturally choose it. Why force it? CNNIC assumes the function of China's Internet manager, but casually participates in business operations and makes profits, which seems to run counter to the modern enterprise system that advocates separating government and enterprises vigorously at present! The practice of using management power to seek benefits will always be despised!
VI. Little Known - Qing Entertainment Software
I don't know when, there will often be an item called "Qing Entertainment" in the start menu inexplicably that I have never heard of. According to my observation, it often uses bundling in other shareware and forces installation. Such behavior is the same as that of Dudu Download Accelerator, equally despicable, and it is of no use to me at all!
VII. With Malicious Intent - Very Good Secretary
You may not be very familiar with this software. Its malicious crime is forced installation and cannot be completely uninstalled. Very Good Secretary provides contents such as search, using email, downloading music, movies, making friends, playing games, current news, etc.; at the same time, Very Good Secretary attracts users to participate in behavioral interactions and sends product advertisements of enterprises according to users' Internet surfing behaviors and preferences. This point is actually what I am most worried about. It is not only an out-and-out malicious software but also suspected of being a spyware. It seems that you need to pay attention to privacy when using this software.
VIII. Tyrannical - Baidu Super Search Bar
Baidu Super Search Bar is forcibly installed on users' computers. Its usual method is bundling in other software for installation. It is not wronged to be listed as one of the top ten malicious software.
IX. Puzzling - Yisou Toolbar
Similar to Baidu, the problem of Yisou is also forced installation. As an international network giant, Yahoo actually does this, which is really puzzling. It is still advisable to advise Yahoo to improve Yisou first before considering other things! Google is your example to learn from!
X. Ranked Tenth - Network Pig and Word Selection Search
Zhongsou Online's Network Pig and Word Selection Search are actually ranked tenth, which is somewhat beyond my expectation. According to its "strength", it is not unreasonable to enter the top five. Everyone should not be unfamiliar with such a situation: after selecting some content on the web page, a row of annoying buttons appears (as shown in Figure 4), and this is what Word Selection Search does! Its problem is forced installation and cannot be completely uninstalled. It is a malicious software that I often encounter, and it is really a bit wronged to be only ranked tenth!
We have counted the crimes of the top ten malicious software above. You must all detest them extremely! Let's unite together to resist malicious software. There can be the following several kinds of resistance measures: do not randomly download unfamiliar software, use shareware cautiously, do not log in to bad websites, carefully read the user agreement and usage instructions attached to software when installing software, use software such as IE plug-in blockers to block, and adopt other special software.
While users resist and prevent, it is more important to rectify from the source. Software and website manufacturers should respect users' safety and rights and interests, abide by the basic professional ethics, abide by the software writing specifications, and prevent the irregular release and dissemination of software products. Only in this way can they gain users' trust and praise.
[ Last edited by sxfschina on 2006-5-30 at 22:38 ]
Not long ago, the Beijing Internet Industry Association launched a network survey on malicious software, and a large number of netizens actively participated. On July 11, the list of 10 malicious software was公布, and the specific list is as follows:
For the above malicious software, their biggest common feature is forced installation. I believe that netizens' computers now or have ever been forced to install at least one of them. In addition to the common features, these types of malicious software also have their own characteristics. Let's take a look at how they act maliciously together and remind you to pay more attention in daily life.
I. The Public Enemy - 3721
The Internet Assistant, Address Bar Search, and Network Real Name of 3721 are well-known malicious software. It has the most problems and also receives the most curses from netizens on the network, so it naturally tops the list.
Often when surfing the Internet with high enthusiasm, the computer suddenly slows down like a snail. More often than not, it is because the installation dialog box of 3721 is about to pop up. It often secretly enters the computer, adds buttons, IE toolbars that users don't need, adds illegal content in the address menu items, and modifies registry settings to start automatically when the computer boots.
In addition, it is often integrated in the installation programs of other small tool software, especially those downloaded and translated software and cracked software from the Internet. Inadvertently, it is secretly implanted into your computer.
What is even more detestable is that it also interferes with the operation of other software and cannot be completely uninstalled. When I used its "Diagnose" function, it required uninstalling software from other companies to be used.
There is no denying that the Internet Assistant of 3721 does have good functions, especially very practical for novices. However, its incorrect promotion method makes its effect counterproductive and is pointed out by thousands of netizens!
II. Advertising Everywhere - Taobao.com
Although Taobao.com is not software, its omnipresent advertisements seriously affect netizens' normal Internet surfing, so it was still identified and ranked second. It is really that the masses have discerning eyes! Although there is money to burn and it has placed codes on some websites, making its advertisements omnipresent, it should also consider the feelings of netizens! When others are surfing the Internet well, a huge advertisement suddenly pops up, seriously affecting netizens' normal browsing, and of course, it will make netizens unhappy! It is natural for businesses to advertise, but they cannot do whatever they want. Netizens are customers, and they should at least give the customers face!
III. Not to Be Outdone - eBay Yiqiqu
Since its competitor Taobao.com is ranked second, eBay Yiqiqu, supported by eBay, naturally does not want to be outdone and follows closely to rank third! Although it is ranked after Taobao.com, its malicious behavior is no less than that of Taobao.com. The malicious behavior of Yiqiqu is similar to that of 3721. It will forcefully install its "Yiqiqu Toolbar", hijack the browser (automatically add buttons, menus, or toolbars in IE, as shown in Figure 2), and cannot be uninstalled.
IV. Distinctive - Dudu Download Accelerator
The reason why it is said to be distinctive is that some of its malicious behaviors are different from the conventional malicious software behaviors, and compared with the above几款, I think it is even worse.
It induces users to install the advertising program through false advertisements. Its so-called "browsing (downloading) speed is accelerated by 5 times" has many netizens reporting that there is not much effect. More serious than the false advertisement is that it also forcibly changes the download interface of IE (as shown in Figure 3). When I download some small software, I usually use IE to download directly, but being changed by Dudu Download Accelerator in this way seriously affects my usage habits.
In terms of the dissemination method, Dudu Download Accelerator also adopts a special method, by bundling on other shareware, and secretly installs without the user's permission. I think the behaviors of Dudu Download Accelerator and other shareware that accept bundling and do not remind the user whether to install are both very despicable!
V. Affecting Internet Surfing - Chinese Internet
Similar to 3721, Chinese Internet is also a regular visitor who pops up the installation dialog box when browsing web pages. Calling itself "China Internet Network Information Center" with such a loud name, but doing such a thing is really unworthy of its name. It not only forces installation but also cannot be completely uninstalled.
Many netizens have such software. After being forced to install Chinese Internet, when entering the first-level domain name, it can still be used normally, but when entering the second-level domain name, such as: soft.yesky.com, the page often redirects to the search results page of its own keyword universal URL.
Promoting Chinese URLs is a good thing, but if it is really a good thing, netizens will naturally choose it. Why force it? CNNIC assumes the function of China's Internet manager, but casually participates in business operations and makes profits, which seems to run counter to the modern enterprise system that advocates separating government and enterprises vigorously at present! The practice of using management power to seek benefits will always be despised!
VI. Little Known - Qing Entertainment Software
I don't know when, there will often be an item called "Qing Entertainment" in the start menu inexplicably that I have never heard of. According to my observation, it often uses bundling in other shareware and forces installation. Such behavior is the same as that of Dudu Download Accelerator, equally despicable, and it is of no use to me at all!
VII. With Malicious Intent - Very Good Secretary
You may not be very familiar with this software. Its malicious crime is forced installation and cannot be completely uninstalled. Very Good Secretary provides contents such as search, using email, downloading music, movies, making friends, playing games, current news, etc.; at the same time, Very Good Secretary attracts users to participate in behavioral interactions and sends product advertisements of enterprises according to users' Internet surfing behaviors and preferences. This point is actually what I am most worried about. It is not only an out-and-out malicious software but also suspected of being a spyware. It seems that you need to pay attention to privacy when using this software.
VIII. Tyrannical - Baidu Super Search Bar
Baidu Super Search Bar is forcibly installed on users' computers. Its usual method is bundling in other software for installation. It is not wronged to be listed as one of the top ten malicious software.
IX. Puzzling - Yisou Toolbar
Similar to Baidu, the problem of Yisou is also forced installation. As an international network giant, Yahoo actually does this, which is really puzzling. It is still advisable to advise Yahoo to improve Yisou first before considering other things! Google is your example to learn from!
X. Ranked Tenth - Network Pig and Word Selection Search
Zhongsou Online's Network Pig and Word Selection Search are actually ranked tenth, which is somewhat beyond my expectation. According to its "strength", it is not unreasonable to enter the top five. Everyone should not be unfamiliar with such a situation: after selecting some content on the web page, a row of annoying buttons appears (as shown in Figure 4), and this is what Word Selection Search does! Its problem is forced installation and cannot be completely uninstalled. It is a malicious software that I often encounter, and it is really a bit wronged to be only ranked tenth!
We have counted the crimes of the top ten malicious software above. You must all detest them extremely! Let's unite together to resist malicious software. There can be the following several kinds of resistance measures: do not randomly download unfamiliar software, use shareware cautiously, do not log in to bad websites, carefully read the user agreement and usage instructions attached to software when installing software, use software such as IE plug-in blockers to block, and adopt other special software.
While users resist and prevent, it is more important to rectify from the source. Software and website manufacturers should respect users' safety and rights and interests, abide by the basic professional ethics, abide by the software writing specifications, and prevent the irregular release and dissemination of software products. Only in this way can they gain users' trust and praise.
[ Last edited by sxfschina on 2006-5-30 at 22:38 ]
