The SpyEye malicious toolkit, which has made botnets out of computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system, now threatens devices running Google’s Android as well. Computer security firm Sophos said SpyEye, designed to steal banking credentials and confidential data, appeared to make the Android version some months after “competitor” Zeus did…
SpyEye malware tookit hits Android devices
The SpyEye malicious toolkit, which has made botnets out of computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system, now threatens devices running Google’s Android as well. Computer security firm Sophos said SpyEye, designed to steal banking credentials and confidential data, appeared to make the Android version some months after “competitor” Zeus did…
Nastier DroidDreamLight malware on the loose
A new variant of the DroidDreamLight malware targeting devices that run Google’s Android operating system has been discovered, this time with potentially the ability to quietly install and uninstall packages. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the new variant, found in a China-based third-party application store, is disguised as battery-monitoring…
Facebook ‘If I Die’ app used as malware bait
CORRECTION: The original version of this story stated that the “If I Die” Facebook app is malware. In fact the “If I Die” Facebook app is not what was considered malware. Rather, there is an email going around with attached malware masquerading as the app. We regret the error and…
Windows 8 Malware Protection Detailed
I agree with Filiprino, the OS should be responsible for providing protections from malware even executing, it’s in the best position to do it, and Microsoft should have far more data on what’s messing with their systems than the antivirus vendors do. The two big security problems:That malware/viruses can gain…
Windows 8 to offer built-in malware protection
Microsoft’s Michael Angiulo (left) and Steven Sinofsky show off Windows 8 at the company’s Build conference on September 13. (Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is including a beefier version of its malware protection in Windows 8. The company is tweaking its Windows Defender tool, which has been part of the last few…
Security firms: Android malware set to skyrocket
Android malware threats could increase by a factor of 60 over the next six months, according to Romanian security pros. The rise, if realised, could see the number of Android mobile malware samples increasing from 200 now to 12,000 by March 2012. Many examples of Android malware involve the insertion…
Malware burrows deep into computer BIOS to escape AV
Researchers have discovered one of the first pieces of malware ever used in the wild that modifies the software on the motherboard of infected computers to ensure the infection can’t be easily eradicated. Known as Trojan.Mebromi, the rootkit reflashes the BIOS of computers it attacks to add malicious instructions that…
Mobile Malware – What It Is and How To Protect Your Business
With wireless payment systems and mobile shopping apps becoming more popular it is also possible that the malware will be able to intercept credit card details. Also, text messaging that is sometimes used to send banking codes could be used by the criminals to get sensitive information. If you are…
Mobile malware up 273% in first half of 2011
Malware for smartphones and tablets is up 273% in the first half of 2011, compared with the same period in 2010, a study has shown. Research from G Data Security Labs shows cyber criminals are increasingly targeting mobile devices, with cross-platform Trojans dominating the malware landscape. In the first half…