Trusteer's Rapport Software Helps Prevent a Fraud
By Bryan on June 7, 2010 | Computer Security, Trusteer; Rapport, HSBC, Webroot software, trojan
One of the most biggest online banks, HSBC, became a target of trojan attack. However, malware writers weren't able to bypass a Trusteer's Rapport software.
According to Webroot software research, trojan was named as ‘Phisher-Rancor’ which runs a batch file that tries to close down the Rapport application, while a second variant targets a separate binary. Luckily, it was a failure for attackers, because they weren't able to overcome Rapport’s built-in protection mechanisms.
Malicious programs that tries to disable anti-virus engines or blocks access to specific update or security websites is an ordinary thing of attackers that seek to make a fraud. This is not the best attempt to use a tactic like this and expect to achieve good results.
"Criminals are trying to disable Rapport as while it's active they're unable to commit fraud or steal information. The Rapport software client is just one component in a wider fraud prevention solution that Trusteer provides to banks. Attempts to disable Rapport are detected and addressed not just by the Rapport client itself but also various other system components in the cloud and on the bank's servers," Trusteer's CEO, Mickey Boodaei said.
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