A new variant of the password-stealing Flashback malware aimed at Apple computers has emerged, which tries to install itself after a user visits an infected website, according to new research. Flashback, discovered by security vendor Intego last September, is engineered to steal passwords for websites, including financial sites. Since its…
Flashback Malware for Mac Changes Infection Tactic
A new variant of the password-stealing Flashback malware aimed at Apple computers has emerged, which tries to install itself after a user visits an infected website, according to new research. Flashback, discovered by security vendor Intego last September, is engineered to steal passwords for websites, including financial sites. Since its…
Flashback Malware for Mac Changes Infection Tactic
A new variant of the password-stealing Flashback malware aimed at Apple computers has emerged, which tries to install itself after a user visits an infected website, according to new research. Flashback, discovered by security vendor Intego last September, is engineered to steal passwords for websites, including financial sites. Since its…
Spyware Becoming “Business-as-Usual” Tactic for Internet Giants, Threatening Secure Business Mobility
Required new permissions for Yahoo Mail and Messenger for Android gives Yahoo Carte Blanche access to phone user information, prompting business mobility consulting and development firm On The GoWARE to issue a security bulletin to its corporate clients. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2012 Mobile navigation with real-time traffic…
Which is the most popular malware propagation tactic?
According to Microsoft’s recently released Security Intelligence Report, that’s socially engineered malware (scareware pop ups; blackhat search engine optimization attacks), or malware requiring user interaction such as campaigns enticing users into downloading and executing a malicious file. More propagation tactics: User Interaction required – 44.8% AutoRun USB – 26% AutoRun:…
