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Trojan Locks Computers, Demands Ransom for Bogus ‘Offense’

20

Dec

2012

A new “ransomware” campaign uses a novel approach to extort money from Internet users. It locks your computer and displays a localized webpage that covers your desktop and demands the payment of a fine for the possession of banned material.The following system changes may indicate the presence of this malware:<startup folder>\<random file name>.dll.lnk<startup folder>\<random file […]

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Exynos-Based Android Devices Suffer From Vulnerability

19

Dec

2012

Developers at the xda developers forum have discovered a vulnerability in Android devices using the Exynos family of System-on-Chip (SoC) processors. Our researchers have independently verified the vulnerability and as a result, we have released the relevant protection for Trend Micro Mobile Security users.The vulnerability allows any installed app to access the entirety of the […]

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WORM_VOBFUS Infections Not Out of the Picture Yet

18

Dec

2012

As the WORM_VOBFUS story unfolds, new variants are surfacing, including one that connects to a new site and uses Google and MSN to name its dropped files.We recently reported on the wave of WORM_VOBFUS variants that emerged in the wild last November. We have been monitoring the said threat and found out that its latest […]

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