Trojans
Microsoft Report: Worms Rise, New Vulnerabilities Decline
The new Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) found worm infections nearly doubled, vulnerability counts down by nearly one-third in the first half of 2009.
Worms Invade Corporate Computers, Microsoft Finds
In its latest Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft documents the doubling of worms in enterprises during the first half of 2009.
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About Malware
Thu, 10/29/2009 - 08:27 — mcoyleMany times attackers use social engineering tactics to trick victims into installing malware. Malware is short for malicious software and includes Trojans, worms, viruses, etc. It can do any number of things to disable your computer and make life and computing frustrating. To begin with, don’t be fooled by fake antivirus tools in pop-up windows, emails with embedded links and/or rusecuretelling you to provide confidential information (passwords, bank account numbers, etc) . Stay away from links on social networking sites. They’re a hotbed for the distribution of malware, often by sharing links by way of compromised accounts. Spammers also send email looking like software upgrade advisories to trick you into installing malicious programs. Stop. Think. Secure IT!
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Network Security & Hardware: How Notorious Trojans Hit Banks and Steal Your Money
Most of today’s cyber-crime is all about one thing—money. Nowhere is that more evident than in the case of online banking Trojans. Malware targeting banking information is not new, but as recent research into the URLZone Trojan has shown, attackers are not slowing down when it comes to innovation. Security pros at Finjan tied URLZone to the theft of 300,000 euros—about $439,000 at the time—from German bank accounts during a 22-day period.
Phishing Attacks on the Wane
Phishing attacks have fallen out of favor among cyber crooks who make a living stealing personal and financial information, according to a report released this week by IBM.
57,000 Websites Compromised in Mass Attack, ScanSafe Reports
ScanSafe has reported a massive compromise impacting 57,000 legitimate sites. When users visit the infected Web pages, they are greeted with a truckload of password stealers and other Trojans.
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PandaLabs: 600% Rise In Users Hit By ID Theft Malware
Economic crisis, black market sales of credit card numbers, Paypal or Ebay accounts could be to blame.
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Trend Micro: First Line of Defense, May, Issue 76
This second May edition focuses on KOOBFACE Trojan used to break Captcha and identity theft in the workplace.
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