A new Trojan malware is targeting computers running Apple Inc.’s Mac OS X, masquerading as an update to Adobe’s Flash software and fooling users into installing it. Mac security firm Intego said the malware, which it identified as OSX/flashback.A, exploits default settings on OS X’s built-in browser Safari to automatically…
This Internet malware steals bank account data
The next time you log into your bank account using your computer, look closely before keying in your personal details. You might just be giving your personal details to cybercriminals. A new malware called SpyEye is being used by cybercriminals to gain access to bank accounts of unsuspecting Internet-banking customers,…
New malware threat to Internet banking users
Internet banking customers should be on guard against a new computer malware, said the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on Thursday. In a statement, it warned customers to look out for “SpyEye”, a Trojan Horse malware that targets local Internet banking applications after a few cases were reported recently. When a…
New malware threat to Internet banking applications
New malware threat to Internet banking applicationsPosted: 29 September 2011 1228 hrs SINGAPORE: The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has issued a warning against a new computer malware dubbed “SpyEye” that targets local Internet banking applications. It said there have been a few…
Microsoft’s botnet shutdown won’t stop Mac malware
After Microsoft’s shutdown of the Kelihos botnet on Monday some suggested it would slow down Mac malware purveyors. While the shutdown of the botnet and the cz.cc domain will help, it’s only temporary. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security Gregory Evans…
Sophos tackles new BlackHole RAT malware variant for OS X
Back in February of this year a malware utility called BlackHole, or MusMinim by security company Sophos, was found for OS X. BlackHole is a backdoor server program RAT (Remote Access Tool) that runs on an infected system and allows a remote user to interact with the system by sending…
Which Antivirus Products Are Best, Worst at Detecting Malware?
Twice a year, independent antivirus testing lab AV-Comparatives.org releases a report comparing how well 15 to 20 antivirus products can detect malware in an on-demand scan. In the latest report, quite a few products improved their ratings, though a couple cloud-based tools failed to complete the test. AV-Comparatives also switched…
Hackers Pose as Office Printers to Deliver Malware
Symantec is warning of malicious attachments disguised as scans being e-mailed automatically from printers. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans
Beware of new Mac malware posing as a PDF
Mac malware, while not nearly as widespread as the Windows variety, does occasionally appear. Earlier this year we had Mac Defender. Now security research firm F-Secure has announced the discovery of another up-and-coming Trojan horse. When downloaded, the Trojan-Dropper:OSX/Revir.A puts what appears to be a multi-page Chinese PDF – containing…
Apple malware update protects against PDF Trojan horse
by Dan Moren, Macworld.com Update brings enhanced malware protection for Snow Leopard Inside Snow Leopard’s hidden malware protection Intego: Malware masquerades as Flash installer New Mac malware variant surfaces, poses as PDF Bugs Fixes: Troubleshooting Apple’s malware protection Lion: The Complete Macworld Review How to force your Mac to…