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ZeuS Ransomware Feature: win_unlock

May

2012

Earlier today, while doing our daily data mining, we came across a new variant of ZeuS 2.x. It includes a new backdoor command called: win_unlock. Very interesting, turns out this slightly modified ZeuS 2.x includes a ransomware feature. When this particular variant is executed, it opens Internet Explorer with a specific page (lex.creativesandboxs.com/locker/lock.php) and prevents […]

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Android.Anzhu-new backdoor for Android devices

Feb

2012

The Russian anti-virus vendor Doctor Web warns Internet users of a new backdoor for Android. Android.Anzhu can implement a variety of directives received from a remote server, covertly install other applications and change browser bookmarks. Android.Anzhu is distributed from Chinese sites offering free software for Android. The backdoor is built into the legitimate program Screen […]

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Phishers vs. customers of Russian hosting providers, new attacks on social networkers, and other virus events of October 2011

Nov

2011

October 2011 was marked by the increased activity of cyber fraudsters employing phishing and other social-engineering tricks in their schemes. Criminals targeted social network users and customers of Russian hosting providers. Other important events include the discovery of a new backdoor program that enabled intruders to control infected computers remotely.VKontakte users under attackFraudsters are adapting […]

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