Georgia shows photos of Russian-based hacker spy
A Russian-based hacker has been unmasked as one of the attackers behind a long-standing campaign aimed at compromising computers belonging to Georgian ministries, parliament, …
Can the Nuclear exploit kit dethrone Blackhole?
In a market dominated by the mega-popular Blackhole exploit kit (newly upgraded to version 2.0) and the somewhat less sought-after Eleonore and Phoenix exploit packs, can the …
Malware authors turn to simpler detection evasion techniques
Given the huge amount of malware variants created each year, it is understandable that malware researchers count on automated threat analysis systems to single them out for …
Malicious “Your Photos” email from fake LinkedIn users
If you receive an email seemingly coming from a LinkedIn user, asking you to open an attachment in order to see “your photos” – don’t do it! Opening …
Why mobile malware is big in China and Russia
According to Lookout’s State of Mobile Security Report 2012, “Toll Fraud” malware has become the most prevalent type of malware within the past year due to …
Delta-themed spam run delivers deficient malware
Delta Airlines customers are targeted in the latest malicious spam campaign to hit email inboxes: The email claims that the ticked for the flight booked by the recipient is …
New cybercrime monetization methods
AVG’s new report investigates a number of malicious software developments including the newly launched 2.0 version of the Blackhole Exploit Toolkit, the evolution in …
Beware of fake Facebook emails about offensive comment
If you receive an email seemingly sent by Facebook, sharing an offensive comment that has seemingly been left on your Wall by an unknown user, please don’t be tempted to …
Bogus MS “Windows license delivery” email leads to malware
A fake Microsoft email is doing rounds, tempting users to follow the offered link that “delivers” a license for the Windows OS: Experienced users will probably …
Protecting print devices from malware
Xerox and McAfee revealed new protection against malware and viruses with the first networked multifunction printer to use McAfee Embedded Control software, a filtering method …
Malvertising on Yahoo Messenger hijacks browsers’ start page
Yahoo Messenger users who had the misfortune to follow the link in an advert for Vietnamese Internet directory website LaBan.vn and download the offered executable have been …
Free dual-engine malware scanner
The free Emsisoft Emergency Kit 3.0 can detect and remove malware by simply starting it directly from a USB stick or CD without the need for installation. The kit comes with a …