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The further exploits of the rogue distributors

10

Apr

2013

We can safely say that since we encountered our first rogue, they’ve always commanded a presence in the malware ecosystem. That was, until recently we observed a decrease in rogue activity. That’s not to say they went away altogether – no, not at all – but towards the end of January we did see markedly […]

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Android Malware: Breaking New Ground and Old Taboos

08

Apr

2013

Last Thursday’s post links to “Stels” analysis by Dell SecureWorks. (Read it!) Stels is a versatile Android trojan which has recently started spreading via the Cutwail spam botnet. Android malware being distributed by a mass-market crimeware gang — could be a game changer. So, how did Stels spread before Cutwail? Here’s a few slightly older […]

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Shylock Beefing Up and Looking for New Business Opportunities

05

Apr

2013

Shylock (a.k.a. The Merchant of Malice) is one of the most sophisticated banking Trojan horse programs presently occupying the financial fraud threat landscape. From its humble beginnings in 2011, it has seen increased infections in the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States. This is consistent with the increased number of targeted financial institutions over […]

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