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Targeted Attacks Deliver Disassembled Malware

Aug

2013

Shortcut files have recently become a common vehicle used in targeted attacks to deliver malware into organizations. Symantec has observed a variety of ways shortcut files are being used to penetrate networks, such as the one described in a previous blog. We recently came across another example of how this file type is being used […]

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The New Japanese “Not Just One-Click” Fraud on Google Play

Jul

2013

Since the beginning of the year, Japanese one-click fraud scammers have continued to pump new apps onto Google Play and the market has struggled to keep itself clean. Though many are removed on the day they are published, some remain for a few days. Although they have short lives, the apps must provide ample profit […]

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Android Vulnerability Allows App Hijacking

Jul

2013

A serious Android vulnerability, set to be disclosed at the Blackhat conference, has now been publicly disclosed. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into legitimate apps without invalidating the digital signature.Android applications must be digitally signed. This allows one to ensure the code within the app has not been tampered with and also […]

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