Anti-Malware Lab
Date Name Mar 14, 2012 Faketoken Mar 15, 2012 Boxer Mar 20, 2012 Antammi Mar 22, 2012 TGLoader Mar 29, 2012 DKFBootKit
This fake google play site serves a malicious file called, google_play.apk which tricks russian users into thinking that they are the legitimate site.
Google recently updated Google Authenticator to version 2.15.
What’s in this version:
1. New entry for Google Play, same great app
2. Updated look and feel
3. “Scan barcode” and “Manually add account” options moved to Menu > Add account.
When your phone is not connected to any network, Google Authenticator can [...]
The NSA or National Security Agency recently established the NSA Mobility Program to focus on delivering secure mobile capability using commercial technologies to the United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DOD).
They have also identified 5 major categories of the mobile ecosystem in a document called Mobility Capability Package:
1. Secure [...]
To raise awareness in cyber security, the Australian government in partnership with Australian universities and Telstra challenges university undergraduates to join in the Challenge.
The Challenge is 24 hour competition related to security and will start on April 3 and end on April 4, 2012.
The winner will have the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas, USA [...]
Malware authors have been using packers/compression programs to confuse AV detection engines. Here’s one mildly annoying technique that I stumbled upon last week.
Step 1. Pack file with Asprotect packer
Step 2. Create a password protected Winrar sfx archive using the file in step 1.
Step 3. [...]
I stumbled upon a fake website that targets Skype users through vouchers or gift certificates. Below is the definition of Skype vouchers from their website:
Skype vouchers are electronic Skype Credit vouchers sold in various retail outlets. You don’t have to pay for the vouchers online and they make a [...]
AV-Test an independent IT security company recently published a test report on different anti-malware product available for android.
It is worth noting that they have tested 41 anti-malware products!
Too many in such a short period and some of the solutions have 0% detections.
So choose wisely and pick an anti-malware product [...]
Beware of fake Paypal sites. It spreads thru spammed e-mails.
Below is an example of a fake site:
Below is the real Paypal site:
I highlighted some differences on both screenshots which will help you determine whether the site you are visiting is legitimate or not.
Here are some key points to remember before [...]
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