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JS_DLOADER.SMGA Exploits CVE-2012-1875 Vulnerability in Internet Explorer

22

Jun

2012

Last June 13, Microsoft released its security update for Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2699988) (CVE-2012-1875), which is exploited by a malware detected by Trend Micro as JS_DLOADER.SMGA. The attack code for this vulnerability has also been made public. There are few cases where that attack code is released simultaneously with Microsoft’s security update. […]

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Botnet Shutdown Success Story – again: Disabling the new Hlux/Kelihos Botnet

28

Mar

2012

Last September, in partnership with Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), SurfNET and Kyrus Tech, Inc., Kaspersky Lab successfully disabled the dangerous Hlux/Kelihos botnet by sinkholing the infected machines to a host under our control. A few months later, our researchers stumbled upon a new version of the malware with significant changes in the communication protocol […]

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Rooting Exploit for Android Works Silently

15

Sep

2011

In our last blog about Android malware, we discussed the expanding threat landscape for Android malware. Recently, we received an Android package in our collection and observed that this malicious application uses a rooting exploit that targets Android devices running OS Versions 2.3 or earlier to gain root privileges on the compromised device. The malware […]

Category General Written by Blog Central > McAfee Labs 0 Comments

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