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Google to scan Chrome extensions, bans auto-install
Submitted by l33tdawg on Mon, 2012-12-24 00:18
Google has taken two steps to prevent its Chrome browser becoming an attack vector for malware that runs as extensions to the browser.
Like many other browsers, Chrome allows users to install “extensions”, apps that add functionality. Google even runs the “Chrome Web Store” to promote extensions.
Security outfit Webroot recently pointed out that some of the extensions in the store are illegitimate, data-sucking privacy invaders that trick users with offers to do things like change the colour of Facebook and then suck out all their data.
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'Dexter' Malware Caught Swiping Credit Card Numbers From POS Systems
Submitted by l33tdawg on Fri, 2012-12-14 00:38
A new piece of malware is targeting point-of-sale (POS) systems at retailers, hotel chains and other businesses worldwide.
According to Seculert, the malware—known as "Dexter"—has been seen found being used in hundreds of attacks during the past two to three months. The malware has hit systems in 40 different countries, with the largest percentage (42 percent) in North America. Nineteen percent are located in the United Kingdom.
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Apple Quickly Updates Malware Definitions to Detect New SMS Scam Trojan
Submitted by l33tdawg on Thu, 2012-12-13 15:19
Earlier this week, Russian security firm Dr. Web published a blog post announcing the discovery of a new OS X trojan horse known as "Trojan.SMSSend.3666". The malware masquerades as an installer for various software titles, but tricks users into signing up for subscriptions through their mobile devices.
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Security Firm Identifies First Fake Installer Trojan for Macs
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2012-12-12 09:39
Fake installers have been around for quite some time now, but so far, they’ve only targeted Windows users. Now, researchers from security firm Doctor Web have identified a variant that’s designed for Mac OS X.
Dubbed Trojan.SMSSend.3666, the malicious element disguises itself as an installer for a popular application called VKMusic 4 – an app that allows users to listen to music on a Russian social media site. During the “installation” process, victims are asked to provide their mobile phone numbers. Then, they’re requested to enter a code received via SMS.
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Researchers warn of bulk WordPress and Joomla exploit tool serving fake antivirus malware to users
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2012-12-12 01:45
WordPress and Joomla exploits have existed for years, and cybercriminals have thus been exploiting them for a long time. Yet the situation may have gotten slightly more serious as of late, as there appears to be a bulk exploit tool being used in the wild, targeting sites running both popular content management systems, and having them serve up fake antivirus malware to visitors.
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