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Ransomware Takes MBR Hostage

12

Apr

2012

We have encountered a ransomware unlike other variants that we have seen previously. A typical ransomware encrypts files or restricts user access to the infected system. However, we found that this particular variant infects the Master Boot Record (MBR), preventing the operating system from loading. Based on our analysis, this malware copies the original MBR […]

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Cybercriminals Race to the 2012 Olympics

06

Apr

2012

We’re nearing the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympics, which will be held this time in London in July. As the event starts to go in full swing, cybercriminals start mounting their scams and schemes to get users to click. Users dreaming of watching the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics live may find […]

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Compromised WordPress sites Drive Users to Blackhole Exploit Kit

22

Mar

2012

We were alerted to reports of a mass compromise of WordPress sites that lead to CRIDEX infection. To lure users to these compromised sites, the cybercriminals behind this employed spammed messages purporting to come from known legitimate sources such Better Business Bureau and LinkedIn, just to name a few. These spam use social engineering tactics […]

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