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Trojan that exploits new vulnerability spreads via Android applications catalogue

31

Jul

2013

Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web discovered the first malignant application for Android that spreads by exploiting the vulnerability Master Key. Android.Nimefas.1.origin can send text messages, transmit confidential information to criminals and allows intruders to remotely execute certain commands on the infected mobile device. Currently the Trojan is spread with games and applications which are available […]

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AVG Forum Update: Fake AVG Pop-Ups

30

Jul

2013

Illegal version of AVG pop-upSome users have reported that their AVG has been downgraded to a trial version despite having a license valid until 2018.Please note that if you see this pop-up and are experiencing the described behavior, you may be a victim of Internet piracy.We recommend buying a valid license by clicking on link in the […]

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Android Hack-Tool Steals PC Info

01

Jul

2013

Over the weekend, Yeh, one of our Security Response Analysts, came across some interesting analysis on a Chinese language forum about an Android app that basically turns a mobile device into a hack-tool capable of stealing information from a connected Windows machine.He managed to find a sample (MD5:283d16309a5a35a13f8fa4c5e1ae01b1) for further investigation. When executed, the sample […]

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