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Online Gaming Spyware Downloads Backdoor

15

Aug

2013

ONLINEG, a spyware known to steal online gaming credentials, appears to be adding backdoors to its resume. We found a variant (specifically TSPY_ONLINEG.OMU) that aside from the usual data theft routine, also downloads a backdoor onto the infected system, making it vulnerable to more damage. TSPY_ONLINEG.OMU was recently found on certain South Korean websites, which […]

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6.25 DNS DDOS Attack In Korea

15

Jul

2013

Shortly after 10:00am Jun 25th 2013, many government websites from South Korea were not accessible. It was actually caused by the malware performing ddos attack on 2 major DNS servers (ns.gcc.go.kr and ns2.gcc.go.kr).Original Attack VectorDuring the investigation, we managed to find the original attack sample which was served by a compromised website at that time […]

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New Disk Wiper Found in Korean Attacks

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Jun

2013

Yesterday, Symantec published details about a new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack carried out by a gang dubbed “DarkSeoul” against South Korean websites. We identified their previous attacks against South Korea, including the devastating Jokra attacks in March 2013 that wiped numerous computer hard drives at South Korean banks and television broadcasters. As a result of […]

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