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Multi-platform Backdoor Lurks in Colombian Transport Site

09

Jul

2012

We recently came across a compromised Colombian Transport website where the malware author utilizes social engineering by displaying a signed applet upon visiting the page.Here is what is shown if visited using Windows:And using MacOS:The JAR file checks if the user’s machine is running in Windows, Mac or Linux then downloads the appropriate files for […]

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China Targets Macs Used by NGOs #Tibet

20

Mar

2012

A new Mac backdoor exploiting CVE-2011-3544 (a Java vulnerability) is being reported. The backdoor appears to be connected to GhostNet. The malware is being used in targeted attacks against non-governmental organizations (NGO).Greg Walton published details of targeted mails sent to NGOs related to Tibet. The message contains a link to: dns.assyra.com. Read more from Walton […]

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Mac Malware Summary 2011 (Q2/Q3/Q4)

16

Jan

2012

Brod, a researcher on our Threat Research team has been tasked with tracking emerging Mac based threats. Microsoft Excel is one of the tools he uses to chart variants. From April to December 2011, there have been several dozen new Mac threats. Well, that’s nothing when compared to Windows malware — but it’s definitely something […]

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