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Duqu Trojan Found To Include Mystery Programming Language
Kaspersky researchers ask programming community for help decipher the code
CeBIT 2012: Kaspersky Predicts Flood Of Android Malware
Attackers have switched their attention from Java to Android, says Kaspersky
Rogue Antivirus Campaign Targets WordPress
Bloggers hve been hit by an attack on Wordpress that tricks users into downloading fake AV software
Cyber-Criminals Turning To ‘Malnets’ For Infrastructure
Attackers are increasingly using established infrastructure to deliver malicious payloads, giving security vendors a new way of offering protection, according to Blue Coat
Android Malware Scam Nets Millions Per Year
Criminals have created a network of infected Android devices that could be netting millions per year, researchers say
Citadel Trojan: Open-Source Malware Community Adds Customer Care
Experts warn that Zeus malware market is mirroring big business, with social networks and help forums
FBI To Shut Down DNSChanger Botnet Servers
The FBI is preparing to shut down servers for the DNSChanger botnet, which will leave thousands of infected computers unable to access the Internet
Trojan Targets Defence And Government With Fake Conference Emails
To steal sensitive data, attackers targeted defence industry and government officials with fake Trojanised conference invitations
New Zeus Variant Means Game Over For US Online Banking Users
New Zues malware variant, "Gameover" earns its name as it clears out victims' bank accounts in the US
Link Between TDSS Rootkit And DNSchanger Found
Trojan may be planted by the TDSS rootkit, the hard-to-remove malware behind numerous attacks
EDF Fined €1.5m For Greenpeace Computer Hack
EDF has been found guilty of hacking into the computers of Greenpeace, and has been issued a hefty bill
New Mac OS X Trojan Hides In Graphics Software
Newly identified Mac malware is being distributed in a pirated copy of GraphicConverter
German Police May Use Illegal Trojans As Truncheons
The Chaos Computer Club is probing malware that may be being used illegally by the German police
Fighting Cyber-Threats In A Post-9/11 World
Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 21st century cyber-threats are still thwarting 20th century defences, warns Fahmida Rashid
Malware With Zeus Bank Fraud Features In The Wild
Researchers have identified two different malware samples that have clearly taken on Zeus components
Rapid Spread Of Cracked SpyEye Trojan Code Expected
Experts predict an explosion in SpyEye variants now the pricey kit is openly available cheap – or even free
Android Trojan Answers Incoming Calls
A new variant of the Nickispy Trojan can intercept calls while sending messages out to a remote server
Android Trojans Target Prime-Rate SMS
Two newly discovered Android Trojans steal from users by sending messages to prime-rate numbers
Windows Threat Can Be Fixed Without Reinstallation
Reports that Windows Trojan Popureb requires a reinstallation of Windows are incorrect, says Microsoft
Microsoft: New Windows Malware Requires Re-Install
The Popureb Trojan has become so clever that removing it requires a fresh install of Windows
Analysts: Free Zeus Kit Will Mean More Malware
The release of Zeus' source code means more cyber-criminals will soon be using the infamous banking Trojan
BlackBerry Hit By Zeus Banking Trojan
Zitmo, a mobile variant of Zeus, is now targeting RIM BlackBerry devices, Trend Micro has confirmed
China Implicated In Hack Of French G20 Files
Hackers using Chinese web addresses tried to steal G20 documents from the French finance ministry
Sophos Uncovers New Trojan Targeting Macs
Sophos has discovered a backdoor Trojan specifically targeting security-lax Apple users
Doctored Apps Hide Android HongTouTou Trojan
New Android Trojans in repackaged popular apps running wild on Chinese app markets and forums
Bank SMS Passcodes Intercepted By Zeus Variant
The Mitmo Zeus Trojan has infected phones to intercept login SMS credentials and access bank accounts
Trojan Blocks Windows Connection To Cloud Antivirus
The Bohu Trojan has been seen in China by Microsoft attempting to block cloud-based anti-virus products
Malware Steals US Government Documents
A malware campaign has used the Zeus Trojan to infiltrate US government offices and steal data
Experts Warn Of Malware On Cloud Storage Services
Security experts say criminals are increasingly storing malware in cloud-based services