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Mayachok Hooks INT8 to Dodge Emulators

06

Feb

2013

Many new variants of the same bootkits are created simply to avoid detection. Bitdefender anti-malware researchers Cristian Istrate and Marius Tivadar have created a small write-up on the evolution and current status of the Mayachok bootkit: The first version started with its malicious code placed directly in the 15 sectors following the Boot Sector (variant […]

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Top 10 Malware Families of 2011

31

Dec

2011

Today is the last day of the year and the right time to list out the top 10 Malwares of this year. Below list is based on our report which is generated from the automated feedback that we collect from Quick Heal installations across India. Top 10 Malware Families of 2011 . W32.Autorun.Gen: Autorun worms […]

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Somebody Doesn’t Like Krebs on Security

23

Jun

2011

At F-Secure Labs, we design, build, and use numerous systems that perform automated sample analysis. Some of that automation monitors suspicious code for various keywords. And why do we monitor for keywords? Because some malware authors like to embed hidden messages in their code. For example, Virus:W32/Divvi contains this string: “Mikko cut ur ponytail” — […]

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