Malware Sites Capitalized On Announcement Of Laden's Death

A short report warns that shortly after news of Osama Bin Laden's death, a Spanish-language site used a photoshopped image and a fake Flash/VLC update prompt to trick users into downloading XvidSetup.exe, which is actually Hotbar adware; antivirus engines were detecting the file and users are advised to be cautious when sites claim to offer related photos or videos.