Ford Motor Company Victim of Blackhat SEO Attack

Panda Labs has just uncovered in excess of one million backlinks with Ford-related anchor text that point to malware disguised as anti-virus software.

The unwary surefer is slammed with alerts from "MS Antispyware 2009" stating that they must buy the software to protect their computers.  MS Antispyware 2009 is a sham product and does nothing to prevent malware.  In fact, the program itself IS malware.

Here is what occurs:

1. Internet user clicks on Ford link which takes them to a video.
2. User must then install a codec to watch the video.
3. Once the codec is activated, a message appears warning the user of malware.
4. User is given opportunity to purchase $79 anti-virus application
5. User buys it and is subsequently scammed

Here is a video clip explaining more about the attack:

Targeted Blackhat SEO Attack against Ford Motor Co. from Panda Security on Vimeo.

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