Posted by admin on January 28, 2012
Malware writers have got a new way to keep their babies safe. Recently we found a malware in 16bit NE file format and it runs smoothly in modern 32/64bit OS without detection even by the HIPS. Detections As far as we know, the sample has been in public view for 4 days(since 2012.1.16). But [...]
Categories: Security, Software | 
Tags: 16bit Windows, 64 Bit Windows, 64bit Os, anti-virus, Automated System, Cloud System, Executable Format, File Format, Malicious Action, Malware, Mfc Application, Mz, New Trend, Ntvdm Exe, Quick Launch, Start Menu, Taskkill, Virtual Dos Machine, Virus Vendors, Windows Os | 
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Posted by admin on January 28, 2012
Fake Android Markets We have seen recently the spread of fake Android official market and website. The fake android markets usually contain many (if not all of the them) malicious applications which can target the victim in the two places where it hurts the most – namely, money and privacy. Those are malicious versions of [...]
Categories: Security, Software | Tags: Applications, Avg Anti Virus, Developer, Developers, Explanations, Fake Virus, Free Application, Images, Malicious Activity, Malware, Money, Nbsp, Opera, Russian Website, Virus Anti, Virus Free, Virus Scanner | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 21, 2012
For 2012 our AVG Mobilation™ team will put together weekly reports on the latest threats to Android mobile devices. The reports are written by one of our in house experts called Elad Shapira, a short bio on him will be up in the near future. This week, the AVG Mobilation research team found a new [...]
Categories: Security, Software | Tags: Avg Update, Malware, Mobile Devices, Nbsp, Opera, Premium Service, Russia, Russian Users, Sending Sms, Service Numbers, Sim Card, Sms Messages, Technical Details, Trojan Horse | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 14, 2012
Evidence has been revealed that attacks are being made against US government agencies, using a new strain of the Sykipot malware to compromise smartcards.
Categories: internet | Tags: Chinese Attacks, Chinese Government, Government Agencies, Malware, Target | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 14, 2012
Evidence has been revealed that attacks are being made against US government agencies, using a new strain of the Sykipot malware to compromise smartcards.
Categories: Security, Software | Tags: Chinese Attacks, Chinese Government, Government Agencies, Malware, Target | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 8, 2012
According to a new survey for the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee, found that mobile phone users have a false sense of security for their devices. For example, 75% of those surveyed in the US have never installed data protection applications or security software of any kind on their smartphones. Consumers continue to [...]
Categories: laptop security, Security | Tags: Business Transactions, Cyber Security, False Sense Of Security, Hat Tip, Malware, Mcafee, Mobile Devices, Mobile Phone Users, National Cyber Security Alliance, Ncsa, New Survey, Password Protection, Personal Banking, Protection Applications, Security Software, Sense Of Security, Startling Insights, Store Computer, Taking Steps, Types Of Cybercrime | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 5, 2012
Activations of new iOS and Android devices hit 6.8 million on Christmas day, up over the average baseline by 353% and over last Christmas day by 140%. With a record number of new mobile devices hitting the market, you can bet you have a huge influx of new devices on your corporate network as well. [...]
Categories: laptop security, Security | Tags: Absolute, Android, Baseline, Buff, Christmas, Christmas Day, Great Time, Holiday Rush, Influx, Ios, Last Christmas, Malware, Management Practices, Mobile Data Management, Mobile Device, Mobile Devices, Mobile Security, Policy Address, Security Policy | No Comments »
Posted by admin on January 3, 2012
We have already written numerous times about the fact that social networks can be used by cyber criminals to harm their users. This technique we have spotted on the twitter network is not new, but it is interesting nonetheless. Its first form uses a callback function to the Twitter API, which makes it hard to discover [...]
Categories: Security, Software | Tags: Algorithm, Api, Callback Function, Creators, Cyber Criminals, Digital Assets, Discovery, Domain Names, Evolution, Favorable Conditions, Favorite Library, Jquery, Malware, Obfuscation, Ploy, Predefined Values, Social Networks, Time Window, Time Windows, Trend Data | No Comments »
Posted by admin on December 23, 2011
1. Zeus/Zbot/Spybot spam messages Every week we talk about the latest spam run that is out there luring users to websites that use the Blackhole exploit kit to install various pieces of malware on their PCs. Normally, users are tricked through a malicious spam emails that contains a link that when followed will eventually infect [...]
Categories: Security, Software | Tags: Attachments, Bad Guys, Blackhole, Email Address, Emails, Expression, Fedex, Irs, Kingcounty, Malware, Mistake, Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp, Property Taxes, Red Rover, Spam Messages, Usps, Zbot, Zeus, Zip Exe, Zip File | No Comments »
Posted by admin on December 20, 2011
According to a survey from the National Cyber Security Alliance and Symantec conducted earlier this year, the majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) believe that they are “safe” from cyber security threats – despite a lack of precautions to prevent them. According to the survey, 85% of respondents said their company is safe from hackers, [...]
Categories: laptop security, Security | Tags: Credit Card Information, Crude Awakening, Customer Data, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security, Hackers, Intellectual Property, Internet Security Policy, Malware, Medium Sized Businesses, National Alliance, National Cyber Security Alliance, Proactive Change, Respondents, Risk, Security Breach, Security Threats, Small Businesses, Smb, Symantec | No Comments »
