Flashback botnet decline not as fast as expected
Given the attention that the Flashback Mac malware has received since the discovery of the 600K strong botnet of computers infected with it and the number of tools that …
Malware disguised as new Instagram Android app
Instagram, the popular free photo sharing app for iOS devices, is now available for download for Android users on Google Play and Instagram’s website. Unfortunately, a …
Active fake AV spam campaigns hit Twitter
Two distinct malicious spam campaigns are currently targeting Twitter users and taking them to compromised sites serving rogue AV and scareware software, warns GFI. The …
APT attackers spoof email sent by malware researcher
Pro-Tibetan activists and organizations currently seem to be one of the most targeted groups when it comes to emails with malicious attachments, and the people behind the …
New Mac malware uses Flashback Java exploit
Apple’s decision to push out a Flashback malware removal tool for OS X Lion bundled with a new Java security update has proven to be rather fortunate, as a new Mac OS X …
“Movie” apps on Google Play steal contact info
29 malicious Android apps whose goal is to steal personal and contact information have been discovered over the weekend on the official Google Play market. According to …
Stuxnet was planted via infected memory stick
Although it has never been confirmed, the speculation that the Stuxnet worm was manufactured for the express reason of disrupting the production at Iran’s Natanz uranium …
Assorted ransomware targeting users
A slew of ransomware has been detected by a number of security companies in the last few days. Trend Micro researchers have spotted a ransomware variant that overwrites the …
Apple pushes out Flashback removal tool
Apple has finally released a Flashback malware removal tool bundled with two new Java security updates – one for OS X Lion and one for Snow Leopard users. Both updates …
Kaspersky Lab removes Flashfake Removal Tool (fixed)
In response to the recent discovery of the Flashfake botnet, Kaspersky Lab has released a free Flashfake Removal Tool. Unfortunately, Kaspersky Lab has identified an issue …
Flashback botnet shrinks, downloads of Mac AV software rise
News that nearly two percent of all Mac users have had their computers infected by the Flashback malware which roped them into a 600K strong botnet has hit the Mac community …
Trojanized Angry Birds offered for download
The extreme popularity of Rovio’s Angry Birds mobile game has made it and its special editions perfect for luring unsuspecting users into downloading malware. A …
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