Malware
25% of worms use USB drives to spread
By Gina on August 30, 2010 | Malware
According to Panda’s report, 25% of worm based malware spreads through the USB drives. Even more, most of viruses are designed to spread via USB drives. Security Company confirms that cybercriminals are very persistent and put a lot of efforts to make user’s life impossible. 25% of latest created malware are configured to enter the system through portable storage devices, usually USB drives. Read more.
Save your Androids: first trojan spotted in the wild
By Luciana on August 11, 2010 | Malware
If there's the Android OS on your phone and your bills started to skyrocket, you may have the first Android trojan. The incredibly popular OS made by Google couldn't be left out by cyber criminals. What's the hype about and how can you avoid the mess?The first trojan for Android Smartphones is called Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer-A. It poses as a video player and it has to be installed manually. Read more.
Dell Shares Information about Malware Infecting their Server’s Motherboards
By Gina on July 22, 2010 | Malware
Dell warns customers on malware infected server motherboards. Recently PowerEdge R410 Rack server was infected with a spyware. Dell’s direct seller is sending messages to their customers and warning about this infection. Affected ones are also getting telephone calls from the company. There is information at the support forum that customers will hear from Dell shortly but there is no technical suggestions how to solve the problem. Read more.
123greetings.com is a new ZeuS Crimeware Campaigners Target
By Gina on July 21, 2010 | Malware
One more malicious attempt to force users lose their vigilance and make them believe in unreliable information was recently discovered. ZeuS crimeware campaigners use 123greetings.com ecard-themed campaign in attempt to bait users to “enjoy their ecard”. User usually gets a message with a text:Subject: "You have received an Greeting eCard"Message: "Good day. Read more.
Remove Fake Adobe Flash Player Install
By Gina on June 28, 2010 | Malware
Trojan.Ransomware is a trojan which hides under the Adobe Flash Player’s name. Trojan displays its fake warning messages and they are usually in Russian language. Rogue message state you have to install it and for this you need to send an SMS for activation code. This is an SMS fraud. Trojan gains to trick user into sending this message and they supposedly will get an activation key for installation of Adobe Flash Player application. This is a fraud. Read more.
