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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 23rd, 2012
Unpatched Adobe Reader Flaws Exploited by PDF Malware Creators

Unpatched Adobe Reader Flaws Exploited by PDF Malware Creators

Many users haven't patched a vulnerability addressed by Adobe in 2010

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 22nd, 2012
“Dropper” Trojan Hijacks Critical DLL File to Avoid Detection

“Dropper” Trojan Hijacks Critical DLL File to Avoid Detection

Malware is being improved with sophisticated mechanisms

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 21st, 2012
Shakespearian Malware Avoids Antivirus Detection

Shakespearian Malware Avoids Antivirus Detection

Three clever mechanisms allow it to remain undetected

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 15th, 2012
Waledac Botnet Returns, Steals Passwords and Credentials

Waledac Botnet Returns, Steals Passwords and Credentials

The old variant was famous for sending spam, but the new version is improved

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 10th, 2012
Citadel Trojan May Be Improved with Mini-Antivirus

Citadel Trojan May Be Improved with Mini-Antivirus

The creators and the customers of the Trojan are almost like family

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 8th, 2012
Malware Steals Documents and Uploads Them to Sendspace

Malware Steals Documents and Uploads Them to Sendspace

Malicious processes are automated by cybercriminals

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 6th, 2012
World War 3 Scam Spreads Rootkit Using Facebook

World War 3 Scam Spreads Rootkit Using Facebook

The scam warns that the US began a war against Iran and Saudi Arabia

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 4th, 2012
Kelihos Not Resurrected, New Malware Used to Create Botnet

Kelihos Not Resurrected, New Malware Used to Create Botnet

Microsoft provides some clarifications regarding the return of Kelihos

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 2nd, 2012
Ice IX Malware Targets US and UK Bank Customers

Ice IX Malware Targets US and UK Bank Customers

Its clever design allows it to bypass almost any security mechanism implemented by banks

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • February 1st, 2012
Company Security Staffers Warned About MSUpdater Trojan

Company Security Staffers Warned About MSUpdater Trojan

Similar attacks have been spotted since early 2009

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 31st, 2012
Facebook Valentine’s Day Theme Leads to Trojan

Facebook Valentine’s Day Theme Leads to Trojan

Beware of malicious web browser extensions advertised on Facebook

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 28th, 2012
Sykipot Servers Located in Beijing, Symantec Says

Sykipot Servers Located in Beijing, Symantec Says

Symantec researchers offer more insight on the malicious Trojan's campaigns

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 27th, 2012
Compromised Social Welfare Site Altered to Serve Malware

Compromised Social Welfare Site Altered to Serve Malware

A perfect example of corporate sabotage targets Romanian institutions

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 27th, 2012
MIDI File Uses Windows Bug to Serve Malware

MIDI File Uses Windows Bug to Serve Malware

Users who installed the latest Microsoft security update are protected

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 23rd, 2012
New ZeuS Variant ‘Citadel’ Comes with Customer Support

New ZeuS Variant ‘Citadel’ Comes with Customer Support

Its developers created the malicious version of a social network

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 19th, 2012
Ransomware Poses as Law Enforcement Agency and Fines Users

Ransomware Poses as Law Enforcement Agency and Fines Users

Users from major European countries are highly targeted

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  • By Eduard Kovacs
  • January 18th, 2012
Carberp Trojan Dupes Facebook Users into Handing over Ukash Vouchers

Carberp Trojan Dupes Facebook Users into Handing over Ukash Vouchers

Electronic payment methods are preferred by crooks because they're hard to trace

 
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