- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 23rd, 2012
Unpatched Adobe Reader Flaws Exploited by PDF Malware Creators
Many users haven't patched a vulnerability addressed by Adobe in 2010
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 22nd, 2012
“Dropper” Trojan Hijacks Critical DLL File to Avoid Detection
Malware is being improved with sophisticated mechanisms
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 21st, 2012
Shakespearian Malware Avoids Antivirus Detection
Three clever mechanisms allow it to remain undetected
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 15th, 2012
Waledac Botnet Returns, Steals Passwords and Credentials
The old variant was famous for sending spam, but the new version is improved
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 10th, 2012
Citadel Trojan May Be Improved with Mini-Antivirus
The creators and the customers of the Trojan are almost like family
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 8th, 2012
Malware Steals Documents and Uploads Them to Sendspace
Malicious processes are automated by cybercriminals
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 6th, 2012
World War 3 Scam Spreads Rootkit Using Facebook
The scam warns that the US began a war against Iran and Saudi Arabia
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 4th, 2012
Kelihos Not Resurrected, New Malware Used to Create Botnet
Microsoft provides some clarifications regarding the return of Kelihos
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 2nd, 2012
Ice IX Malware Targets US and UK Bank Customers
Its clever design allows it to bypass almost any security mechanism implemented by banks
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 1st, 2012
Company Security Staffers Warned About MSUpdater Trojan
Similar attacks have been spotted since early 2009
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 31st, 2012
Facebook Valentine’s Day Theme Leads to Trojan
Beware of malicious web browser extensions advertised on Facebook
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 28th, 2012
Sykipot Servers Located in Beijing, Symantec Says
Symantec researchers offer more insight on the malicious Trojan's campaigns
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 27th, 2012
Compromised Social Welfare Site Altered to Serve Malware
A perfect example of corporate sabotage targets Romanian institutions
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 27th, 2012
MIDI File Uses Windows Bug to Serve Malware
Users who installed the latest Microsoft security update are protected
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 23rd, 2012
New ZeuS Variant ‘Citadel’ Comes with Customer Support
Its developers created the malicious version of a social network
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 19th, 2012
Ransomware Poses as Law Enforcement Agency and Fines Users
Users from major European countries are highly targeted
- By Eduard Kovacs
- January 18th, 2012
Carberp Trojan Dupes Facebook Users into Handing over Ukash Vouchers
Electronic payment methods are preferred by crooks because they're hard to trace