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Flame: Replication via Windows Update MITM proxy server

06

Jun

2012

The Flame malware uses several methods to replicate itself. The most interesting one is the use of the Microsoft Windows Update service. This is implemented in Flame’s “SNACK”, “MUNCH” and “GADGET” modules. Being parts of Flame, these modules are easily reconfigurable. The behavior of these modules is controlled by Flame’s global registry, the database that […]

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Patch Tuesday April 2012: Microsoft Issues 4 Critical, 2 Important Updates

11

Apr

2012

Microsoft released today six bulletins addressing several vulnerabilities for the month of April. Of note, the update patching Internet Explorer versions 6-9 and the update addressing the Windows Common Controls ActiveX control, which is used in a number of Microsoft programs such MS Office. This MSRC blog entry reports that there have been some attacks […]

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Lazy Friday? Maybe next time

06

Apr

2012

Some of you may think that Friday (especially the afternoon) is an informal prequel to the weekend relaxation. As such, it should be devoted to putting legs high up on the desk and drinking long drinks from a glass with a little umbrella. You know, no one wants to make some last-minute embroilment. But unfortunately, […]

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