The fake-alert families (bogus or rogue anti-virus software) are one of the most prevalent threats we face, and we see lots of new variants everyday. The threat is expanding constantly. For example, a couple of weeks ago, we observed MacDefender/MacProtector, which targeted Mac users, in addition to the usual attacks against Windows users.
Today, I’m really [...]
Anyone who has been in information security recently knows that it has gotten easier for cybercriminals to build stealth crimeware. The malware we deal with on a regular basis grows ever more difficult to find, while high-end targeted attacks such as Stuxnet and other advanced persistent threats (APTs, the abbreviation I hate) are using ever [...]
Let’s face it: Most people–even folks in the security industry–have a hard time explaining botnets (robot networks of infected computers) in a way that your Uncle Joe or Aunt Betty can understand. Is it really a big deal? Yes, it is. With the rapid growth in malware and bot infections we’re seeing, it’s important for [...]
As we have discussed on this blog more than once, convictions for cybercrime activities are a rare thing indeed. Recently, however, a former University of Salford (United Kingdom) student was convicted and given a suspended sentence for stealing online gaming credentials.
The University of Salford contacted the police after it received a complaint from a [...]
Hi, everyone. I am very excited to announce that I recently joined McAfee Labs. As many of you know, I have spent more than 20 years doing anti-virus (AV) development and research. Needless to say, I am not happy to see the new developments in fake AV software.
Fake AV developments began only a few years [...]
Here’s a quick update on the Mac OS X malware landscape, a rather hot topic this month. May started off with the announcement of the DIY malware kit Weyland-Yutani BOT. This news was shortly thereafter dwarfed by numerous reports of fake (a.k.a. rogue) security software for the Mac; names include Mac Defender, Mac Protector, Mac Security, [...]
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