Malware
Danger! Facebook private messages and Instant Messengers are infected by worm
By Gina on May 18, 2012 | Malware
According to TrendLabs, infected messages are spreading on Facebook which contain a malicious link pointing to an archive file “May09-Picture18.JPG_www.facebook.com.zip”. Zipped archive itself has a file titled “May09-Picture18.JPG_www.facebook.com” and uses the extension “.com”. Malware within is able to terminate services and processes related to AV which quickly shuts down AV from detection or removal of the worm. This detected malware is named WORM_STECKCT.EVL. Read more.
Wikipedia warns: Ads on Wikipedia page informs about malware within your PC
By Gina on May 16, 2012 | Malware
According to official statement of Wikipedia, if you've noticed advertisements on their site except Wikipedia's own fundraising appeal, it's probably your computer is infected with malware.Wikipedia stated: "We never run ads on Wikipedia. If you're seeing advertisements for a for-profit industry … then your Web browser has likely been infected with malware."In a provided example of Wikipedia, malware is connected with a banner advertisement of a T-shirt company. Read more.
Beware of fake Instragram app
By Gina on April 19, 2012 | Malware
Instagram’s popularity is making it one of many applications that cybercriminals may take advantage of. This free photo sharing app for iOS devices becomes more usable for Android users, so cybercriminals decides that it’s time to spread the hoax.Recently, TrendLabs discovered a spoofed website where rogue Instagram's version was given to unwary users. This misleading website mimics Instagram’s legitimate download web page. Rogue Instagram’s version targets Russian Android users. Read more.
New tricky anti-virus intimidates file-sharers
By Gina on April 13, 2012 | Malware
An antivirus scanner firm Malwarebytes discovered a new malware which frightens torrent sharers. Security researchers are saying that this new malware tries to trick computer users into purchasing worthless computer software. SFX Fake AV is described as a scareware that is more likely to be a ransomware Trojan. This rogue program blocks legitimate security software from running on a compromised system. Read more.
Android may have bootkit threats
By Gina on April 4, 2012 | Malware
Dubbed DKFBootKit seems to be a new threat to Android. Recentrly, security researchers of US-based NQ Mobile have found malware which potentially can be called the first Android bootkit.This new rootkit tags itself to applications that use root privilege feature and annexes it to make its malicious intentions. Read more.
