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Knowing you, knowing meme…

24

Jul

2012

I’ve worked in this industry for some time now, but to be frank, working as a writer with the MMPC I don’t see too much live malware action from the front lines. I tend to write about other people’s experiences with malware. However, I had this experience recently that I wanted to share with you, […]

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Fake FBI Ransomware analysis

18

Jun

2012

In our previous blog post our AVG Web Threats Research group analyzed a Blackhole exploit kit serving the fake FBI Ransomware. Today we will have a look at the ransomware itself. Payload Here is a typical ransom malware payload once it’s active on infected computer: User’s desktop is locked with a full-screen information displayed Task […]

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New Windows locker changes system access passwords

13

Mar

2012

Doctor Web-a Russian developer of IT security software-has discovered a new Windows blocker program added to the virus database as Trojan.Winlock.5729. It uses standard Windows tools to block access to the system by changing local user passwords – the feature that distinguishes it from other programs of its kind. Traditionally ransomware use a special application […]

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