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New Rmnet malware disables anti-virus programs

23

May

2013

Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web is warning users about new malicious modules found in the malware that is used to create and maintain the Rmnet bot network. One of them allows attackers to disable the anti-virus software installed on the infected computers. Doctor Web’s analysts also managed to hijack a Rmnet subnetwork whose bots contain […]

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Avast Browser Cleanup at work

20

Mar

2013

Does this internet browser window look familiar to you?If so, you may be the victim of unwanted multiple browser toolbars. These browser add-ons have become a real problem in the last couple of years. Unfortunately, much free software nowadays comes with some unwanted add-ons; in most cases a so-called browser toolbar is installed. Many toolbars […]

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Watering hole attacks continue (with a twist)

15

Jan

2013

Through a collaboration with Eric Romang (@eromang), independent security researcher we can confirm that the watering hole campaigns are still ongoing and are targeting multiple targets, including as an example a major Hong Kong political party website.This website is actually using the new version of the original Internet Explorer (CVE-2012-4792) vulnerability attack, but right now […]

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