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The rise in the exploitation of old PDF vulnerabilities

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Apr

2013

Exploitation of software vulnerabilities continues to be a common way to infect computers with malware. Leveraging exploits allows malware authors to infect, disrupt, or take control of a computer without the user’s consent and typically without their knowledge. Exploits target vulnerabilities in operating systems, web browsers, applications, or software components that are installed on the […]

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Blackhole Spam Runs Return From Holiday Break

11

Jan

2013

Blackhole exploit kit (BHEK) spam attacks remain to be a prevalent threat up to this day. In fact, it is one of the top five consumer threats for 2012 due to its use of software vulnerabilities and social engineering tactic of leveraging companies like Verizon, Citibank AT&T, and Western Union among others. Furthermore, there are […]

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Backdoor Disguised as Java Server Page Targets Web-hosting Servers

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Dec

2012

Malware like BKDR_JAVAWAR.JG prove that web servers are viable targets by cybercriminals as they store crucial data and can easily be used to infect other systems once unwitting users visit those affected websites.We recently spotted a Java Server page that performs backdoor routines and gains control over vulnerable server. Trend Micro detects this as BKDR_JAVAWAR.JG. […]

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