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Security researchers warn of a new wave of malicious emails that target Facebook users. The messages falsely claim that a fresh login system is being implemented, directs people to a phishing site and also attempts to infect them with malware.This new spam campaign is interesting because it incorporates two different... |
9 November 2009
08:16 GMT |
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The breach of an online payroll processing system belonging to a large provider called PayChoice has surfaced after its customers have started receiving targeted malware distribution attacks via email. The attackers are looking to infect the company's clients with an information-stealing trojan after they only s... |
2 October 2009
08:42 GMT |
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A security researcher reported that the driver files available for download on the website of a gaming hardware manufacturer called Razer were infected with malware. Upon being notified of the issue, the company took its entire support website offline and started an investigation. The problem was discovered by Trend ... |
22 September 2009
08:11 GMT |
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A report (PDF) released by a cyber-intelligence company called Cyveillance suggests that the antivirus industry is failing to keep up with the cybercriminal enterprise and the threats that are most likely to affect Web users. The anti-phishing protection included by default in modern browsers was found to be similarl... |
19 September 2009
05:42 GMT |
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Eight years ago, on this same day, the entire world was about to witness in shock one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in history – the September 11 attacks on the United States. Security researchers warn that online criminal groups have already made a move to capitalize on people's interest in this im... |
11 September 2009
03:16 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that fake email messages purporting to be from the IRS are attempting to get receivers infected by directing them to a malicious website. This malware distribution campaign has been tracked back to the Cutwail spam botnet.This new scam has been reported by email and Web protection company MX... |
10 September 2009
10:29 GMT |
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Security experts warn that searching for information about the bushfires currently gaining ground in California is likely to lead to malicious Web pages that attempt to infect visitors with malware. This attack seems to be part of a larger campaign that poisons search results for multiple current news topics.Security... |
2 September 2009
06:37 GMT |
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According to a report (PDF) from email and web security company MX Logic, pharmacy and other healthcare-related junk e-mails accounted for almost 69% of all spam last month. Meanwhile, malware authors preferred the fake invoice theme to distribute their creations via email.The email and web filtering solutions vendor... |
1 September 2009
05:29 GMT |
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The creators of the Bredolab computer trojan have launched a new distribution campaign, which delivers the malware via bogus order confirmation emails allegedly sent from online shops. Security researchers advise potentially curious users not to open the attachments.Email security company MX Lab warns that emails wit... |
28 August 2009
09:26 GMT |
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The U.S. National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is warning of an unusually high targeted malware distribution campaign that makes use of regular mail to reach potential victims. A credit union has recently reported receiving a package that contained a fake NCUA fraud alert letter and CDs infected with malware.In... |
28 August 2009
04:18 GMT |
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Security researchers advise that a new mass compromise attack is underway and has affected over 62,000 URLs to date. A rogue IFrame injected into the compromised Web pages loads a cocktail of exploits and malware from other domains.Web security company ScanSafe has been monitoring this new threat and advises that the... |
25 August 2009
05:52 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that a recently published exploit for a vulnerability in Webalizer might be used to inject malicious code into tens of thousands of legitimate websites. The compromised URLs are redirecting to other websites serving malware and attempting to exploit unwary visitors.The Threat Prevention Team... |
25 August 2009
04:32 GMT |
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A new piece of malware called Downloader.Sninfs, which uses Twitter and various pastebin services to issue updates to its botnet, has been recently discovered. Security experts now warn that Google's search engine could be abused in a similar manner to make a botnet more resilient to takedown efforts.Botnets pla... |
24 August 2009
05:49 GMT |
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Digital Spy (DS), a popular celebrity and showbiz news website, has been faced with a malvertising attack for the second time in the past weeks. Only subscribers based in the US have been affected by this latest incident, which is currently being investigated. It all started with reports posted by some readers on th... |
21 July 2009
07:13 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that malware distributors have launched a Harry Potter-themed campaign, which promises free access to the latest movie in the series. Blackhat search engine optimization techniques and comment spam are used to attract potential victims. Malware analysts from security vendor PC Tools advise ... |
29 June 2009
06:15 GMT |
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The sudden death of Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop," who passed away yesterday after suffering full cardiac arrest, not only shocked the world, but is now indirectly putting people at risk. Researchers from various security vendors warn that cyber-criminals are trying to profit from the unfortunate event and have ... |
26 June 2009
07:54 GMT |
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In their attempt to profit from the recent Leighton Meester leaked tape scandal, malware distributors have resorted to their usual blackhat search engine optimization tricks. Unfortunately, this also affected former Apple Evangelist Guy Kawasaki, when one of the spam messages spreading a computer trojan ended up on h... |
25 June 2009
05:48 GMT |
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Security researches from CA and Sophos warn of two malware distribution campaigns that try to push trojans as Microsoft security updates. One claims to offer a Conficker removal tool, while the other masquerades as an update for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. "Researchers at Microsoft have been working close... |
22 June 2009
08:13 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that a new version of Zbot is being propagated through Microsoft Outlook configuration-themed spam campaigns. Moreover, the malware distributors have extended their pool of potential victims by also targeting TheBat! users. Cybercrooks are always on the lookout for new ways to trick users i... |
18 June 2009
06:53 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that cybercriminal gangs are taking advantage of the Air France flight 447 tragedy. Trying to exploit the significant public interest attracted by the sad event, cybercrooks are pushing spam and malware, both by e-mail and poisoned search results. Air France Flight 447 refers to the commerc... |
12 June 2009
07:12 GMT |
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Security researchers from antivirus vendor Bitdefender warn of a new malware-distribution campaign that attempts to pass a computer trojan as open source antivirus software. Once installed on the computer, the malware directs browser requests to Paypal, Abbey and Halifax to phishing pages. E-banking customers should... |
11 June 2009
08:15 GMT |
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Security researchers warn of a new phishing campaign that looks to steal e-mail accounts from Outlook users. Users are falsely informed that their e-mail client needs to be re-configured online on a fake page under the control of the attackers. A related malware distribution attack has also been reported. The offend... |
4 June 2009
03:38 GMT |
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Security researchers from German antivirus vendor Avira have recently analyzed the origin of the URLs used in worldwide phishing and malware distribution campaigns. The results revealed that around 15% of malicious URLs were hosted in Germany. German citizens are, obviously, one of the preferred targets of identity ... |
26 May 2009
06:56 GMT |
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Security researchers warn of a new attack targeting Western Union customers. Fake e-mails claim to be notices of failed transfers warranting a refund. The invoice file attached is, actually, a computer trojan. In these hard times, economically wise, few people are bound to refuse the chance of cashing in some free m... |
12 May 2009
04:07 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that cyber-criminals are trying to profit from the public interest raised by the recently leaked photos allegedly featuring pop singer Rihanna in compromising postures. By hosting malicious content on heavily trafficked social networking websites, they successfully forced their Rihanna-theme... |
11 May 2009
04:40 GMT |
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Security researchers warn of a new e-mail malware distribution campaign targeting WorldPay customers. The fake messages claim to be the confirmation of a successful Amazon transaction, with the attached invoice being actually a computer Trojan installer."Thank you! Your transaction has been processed by WorldPay, on ... |
9 May 2009
04:58 GMT |
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April 1st, the date depicted by some of the media in the past week as being the Internet's doomsday brought forth by the infamous Conficker computer worm, has passed and nothing really significant has happened. Many IT security professionals condemn the hype created and explain how it has actually caused more re... |
2 April 2009
04:32 GMT |
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Security researchers from Sophos warn of a new malware-distribution scheme that involves fake notifications sent via SMS. The messages inform users that their banking details have been exposed and are available on a website that actually serves exploits. According to the Sophos alert, the incident was reported to th... |
30 March 2009
05:16 GMT |
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Security researchers from anti-virus vendor Trend Micro warn of a new malware distribution campaign targeting Delta Air Lines passengers. A dangerous computer Trojan is served through spam e-mails claiming to contain an electronic ticket attached.Delta Air Lines merged with Northwest Airlines in October 2008 and they... |
28 March 2009
07:12 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that a new malware-distribution campaign serves a Trojan horse through fake DHL delivery-tracking e-mails. Once installed on a computer, the backdoor also advertises rogue security applications. The malicious e-mails have subjects of the form "DHL Tracking number ########" (where # represen... |
27 March 2009
09:37 GMT |
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The untimely death of English actress Natasha Richardson has been heavily exploited by malware distributors who have created fake websites filled with keywords related to the incident. The pages have been part of a scareware advertising campaign. Natasha Richardson was an award-winning actress, better known for her p... |
20 March 2009
09:11 GMT |
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Security researchers from Sophos are warning that the Virtumondo computer trojan, which serves as a malware-distribution service, is now infecting computers via the Autorun feature. It makes its way onto USB sticks and other removable media devices with the help of a separate autorun worm. Virtumondo, also known as ... |
19 March 2009
05:37 GMT |
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Security researchers from anti-virus vendor Sophos warn that the creator of the Waled family of malware has released a new spam campaign that lures users with local breaking news claims. The new scheme is particularly interesting, because it modifies itself depending on the location of their IPs. The subjects of the... |
16 March 2009
07:47 GMT |
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Security researchers from anti-virus vendor Trend Micro warn of malicious e-mails targeting enterprise users. Malware distributors have resorted to passing their malicious applications as plans to survive the global economic crisis. The current state of the global economy is taking its toll on a lot of individuals, ... |
12 March 2009
08:08 GMT |
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Security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro maintain that during the few hours of Gmail downtime, cyber-crooks have moved fast to instrument a malware distribution attack, which employs black-hat SEO and social engineering techniques.The fact that cyber-criminals capitalize on important events in order to ... |
26 February 2009
05:50 GMT |
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The Govtrip.com website, which is used by many government employees to make travel arrangements, has been compromised by hackers in order to distribute malware. At least two federal agencies have blocked access to the resource from their internal LANs. Govtrip.com serves numerous government departments as a travel a... |
19 February 2009
08:15 GMT |
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The Google Anti-Malvertising Team has released a search engine to help security researchers and companies that place ads check if a particular advertiser has a questionable history. Based on the Beta Google Custom Search platform, the engine can be used to look for references on a number of websites and blogs special... |
17 February 2009
03:56 GMT |
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Security researchers are warning that the popular social bookmarking service Digg is being abused by malware distributors by creating fake news stories and promoting them, or by posting malicious comments to legit entries. Most of them lead to malware masquerading as a video codec. Panda Security analysts say this t... |
13 February 2009
07:16 GMT |
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The website of the Embajada de la India en España has been compromised by attackers who injected malware serving code into its pages, warn security researchers. The malicious application served contains a rootkit component, which attaches itself to the svchost.exe process. Initially reported by Ismael Valenzu... |
30 January 2009
06:07 GMT |
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Researchers from web security vendor Websense warn that the website of the President of the United States is being used again to distribute trojans. The social networking component of the site is being abused by attackers who create fake accounts and post links pointing to malware. Barack Obama and his staff proved ... |
27 January 2009
04:04 GMT |
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McAfee warns that lots of fake Google Code projects have been created by cyber-criminals in order to push malware to unsuspecting users. The projects promote adult videos that prompt users to download malware in the form of fake video codecs. Google Code is a popular service used by numerous software developers to pr... |
9 January 2009
05:45 GMT |
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Researchers from Websense Security Labs, who track all sorts of Internet threats, have issued a warning that malicious websites pushing malware are spammed through Google's sponsored links that are embedded into the search results. The complex scheme makes use of legit online services and fakes popular websites ... |
18 December 2008
08:14 GMT |
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