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PlugX: New Tool For a Not So New Campaign

11

Sep

2012

Earlier this year, a new breed of Remote Access Tool (RAT) called Plugx (also known as Korplug) surfaced in the wild. PlugX, reportedly used on limited targeted attacks, is an example of custom-made RATs developed specifically for this purpose. The idea behind using this new tool is simple: less recognition and more elusiveness from security […]

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W32.Shadesrat (Blackshades) Author Arrested?

29

Jun

2012

In a global sting operation carried out by the FBI, over 24 people have been arrested, including an individual named Michael Hogue, a.k.a. “xVisceral”. According to an underground forum post, xVisceral is involved in the Blackshades project, at the very least as a project manager. It is likely, however, that this Remote Access Tool (RAT) […]

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DDoS Attacks on SSL: Something Old, Something New

24

Apr

2012

SSL (or TLS) secures web services such as banking, online purchases, email and remote access. Popular services such as Twitter, Hotmail and Facebook are increasingly migrating to SSL to improve security and address privacy concerns. As more transactions and services are protected by SSL, DDoS attacks on SSL secured services are on the rise and […]

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