A malware that infects multimedia files has been recently discovered. The malware modify the media file .WMA (Windows Media Audio) such that they download a fake codec when played. When a user tries to play an infected file, a popup message is displayed, asking the user to download a certain codec in order to play […]
We are noticing a spike in the number of spam mails having subject line Sensation, Angeline Jolie… Angelina Jolie in hardcore… Angelina Jolie … Angelina Jolie shows her … Angelina Jolie shows her …. Angelina Jolie nude The mail contain link to download a Trojandownloader binary from the remote site. We have seen many domains […]
The Russian hacker are not satisfied with the traditional means anymore and are turning to recruitment sites. By harvesting all the information and selling it to interested parties. Currently it is known that the Russian gang, Phreak is behind this activity. The tool that scours through popular job recruitment sites to harvest job seekers information, […]
A new vulnerability has been found in Snapshot Viewer for Microsoft Access which is being exploited. The flaw lies in the Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control, which ships with all supported versions of Microsoft Office Access except Microsoft Access 2007 according to Microsoft. Snapshot Viewer lets PC users view a Microsoft Access report without having to […]
Microsoft warns that an unpatched Word vulnerability has become the subject of targeted attacks.According to Microsoft’s testing, it only affects Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3. Using the vulnerability a hacker can inject hostile code onto vulnerable system. Redmond has published workarounds as a stop-gap measure while its researchers investigate the flaw in greater […]
Many site pages have been injected with URL containing malicious Java Script that can download malicious files, major of these sites have been running phpBB forum software. Presently the Java Script file is downloading file associated with Zlob.
Storms back, and back to generic e-Card spam. From yesterday we have seen a surge in e-Card spam. Current Quick Heal detection for E-card is Win32.Email-Worm.Zhelatin.vg. Spamed mails have Subject Line: Your ecard joke is waiting new ecard waiting Now this is funny online greeting waiting You have an ecard We have a ecard surprise […]
A major update to Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system could leave computers vulnerable to hackers and malware as the service pack prevents some antivirus programs from operating, the company said. The list of security products that Windows Vista Service Pack 1 blocks includes Zone Alarm Security Suite 7.1, Trend Micro Internet Security 2008, and BitDefender […]
Yesterday 17 people ages between 17-26 were arrested on charges stemming from alleged botnet related activities, which resulted in $45 Million in damages. The investigation was started in 2005, over the course of the two years that this network was under investigation, the network took control of up to a million computers. When you figure […]
The strom gang is using series of Valentine images to lure the users, the Web site produces random images with each visit. If you open the site, you’ll be prompted to download the file after five seconds. The download filename will be valentine.exe Some of the Subject Line used in spamed emails having links to […]