Blog Posts Tagged with "malware"
Mobile Security Processes Could Be Applied to Medical Devices: Bluebox
May 10, 2013 Added by:Steve Ragan
Before malware could become a threat to medical devices, Adam Ely said attackers would have to write malware specifically targeted to these devices and organizations; or the devices would have to adopt a standard platforms and software.
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New Approaches for Blocking Zero-Day Exploits to Prevent APTs
April 16, 2013 Added by:George Tubin
Cybercriminals continue to develop new methods to bypass security controls in order to install malware on corporate endpoints. An endpoint protection approach that provides both effectiveness and manageability must begin with an understanding of the attack vectors that require mitigation.
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New Malware Targets POS Systems and ATMs, Hits Major US Banks
March 27, 2013 Added by:Infosec Island
A new malware targeting point-of-sale (POS) systems and ATMs has stolen payment card information from several US banks, researchers say. The author behind the malware appears to have links to a Russian cyber-crime gang.
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Из России с любовью - "From Russia With Love"
March 15, 2013 Added by:Krypt3ia
A site popped up with the domain name exposed.su and within the pages (other than malware lurking for an IE exploit) sits all kinds of personal financial data for famous people. Among the people hit on this site were the likes of Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, FBI Director Mueller and others.
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New York Times Attacks Show Need For New Security Defenses
February 01, 2013 Added by:Infosec Island
The recent attacks against the New York Times allegedly carried out by the Chinese military highlight the importance of layered security to protect sensitive systems and data.
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Android Phones in China Hit by Most Costly Malware in History
February 01, 2013 Added by:Dan Dieterle
China may be the source for a lot of international cyber attacks and malware, but they get hit by it too. 620,000 Android phones in China were infected with a nasty virus that collects personal information and begins to send costly text messages to benefit the malware maker...
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Resource: Defeating Advanced Persistent Threat Malware
January 29, 2013 Added by:Infosec Island
Attacks can come from anywhere. Even more daunting is that not all malware is alike. Learn about battling advanced threats and the progressive strategies to battle malware from this new white paper.
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Trojans for the Bundestag – German PD acquired Finfisher
January 29, 2013 Added by:Don Eijndhoven
German political platform NetzPolitik.org has now uncovered secret documents belonging to the Ministry of Finance, that the Ministry of the Interior sent to the Bundestag (the political seat of Germany) that reveals the German Federal Police’s intention to use Gamma Group’s Finfisher spyware...
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The Rise of Exploit Kits According to Solutionary SERT
January 28, 2013 Added by:Pierluigi Paganini
The report revealed the surprising efficiency of well-known vulnerabilities usually included in the popular exploits sold in the underground, around 60% are more than two years old, and 70% of the exploit kits analyzed (26) were released or created in Russia...
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Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems: Digital Forensics
January 22, 2013 Added by:Ben Rothke
The book is not meant as an introductory text, rather as a reference for experienced professionals. For such a reader, they will likely find the Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems to be an invaluable reference...
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New Variant of Shylock Banking Malware Spread via Skype
January 20, 2013 Added by:Pierluigi Paganini
The first version of the malware demonstrated an improved methodology for injecting code into browsers to remotely control the victim's device and an improved evasion technique to prevent detection by common antivirus software...
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RBN Connection to Kaspersky's Red October Espionage Network
January 15, 2013 Added by:Jeffrey Carr
Kaspersky made an astonishing announcement today with its discovery of a sophisticated cyber espionage network (most likely Russian) that has been operating since May 2007 and continues to this day. It has successfully infiltrated embassies, research organizations, military and government agencies, energy facilities (including nuclear power plants) predominantly in the Commonwealth of Independent ...
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Bug Bounty Programs - As a Service?
January 02, 2013 Added by:Rafal Los
Now, admittedly you already probably know I'm not a huge proponent of "bug bounty" programs, as I see the abuses and failure potential outweigh the redemption value in the cases I've seen outside of the few 'big names'... but this caught my attention because they may actually be onto something.
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Would a Malware BuyBack Program Work?
December 27, 2012 Added by:Jeffrey Carr
Most malware writers just want to be paid for their research; something that isn't happening frequently enough or at a rate that's considered fair by the researchers. As a result, some of those researchers are exploring grey markets in offensive malware development or are selling 0-days to clients...
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Iran, the cyber shooting range, new malware detected
December 19, 2012 Added by:Pierluigi Paganini
Analysis revealed that the malicious code has a simple and efficient design that allows it to wipe files on different drives in various predefined times. The malware wipes disk partitions and user profile directories avoiding ordinary anti-virus software detection...
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Common Malware Types: Cybersecurity 101
December 12, 2012 Added by:Fergal Glynn
The amount and variety of malicious programs out there is enough to make your head spin. This blog post will break down the common types of malicious programs and provide a brief description of each...
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