Note that it appears that the attackers are relying on an ActiveX exploit, which means that you are only vulnerable if you're using IE (generally speaking anyway, since there are plugins and such to run ActiveX in other browsers).

Thanks, kryo. The articles I viewed didn't mention that.

Probably. To be sure, go to herdProtect.com (MS site), and dl the small scanning app.

PUP is pop up...and it isn't malware. If you notice, Malwarebytes calls it "Non-malware".

It's usually firefox related pop-ups detected by Malwarebytes.

Oh, I thought I got rid of the pups 6 months ago.  Havn't downloaed anything since.  ummmmm

Great post Doc. As always, you bring some great stuff to our attention.

FF, Chrome, Adobe, c|net, it doesn't matter who, they ALL have a little "bundle of joy" included for those who are not savvy enough to know how to opt out. Downloaders, Wrappers, whatever they chose to call them, well, those PUP's are what they peddle.

 With the addition of Malwarebytes Chameleon  there isn't much better in the way of malware removal tools. Those guys at Malwarebytes know their stuff. I cannot recommend them highly enough.  I have used many many anti-malware tools on a wide range of machines, In all but the severely infected, MWB gets the job done. At the risk being considered spam, I say buy the pro version if your budget allows......, support the developers.