Trojan Horses
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New rootkit uses old trick to hide itself
(News) Over the past month, a new type of malicious software has emerged, using a decades-old technique to hide itself from antivirus software.
(News) Over the past month, a new type of malicious software has emerged, using a decades-old technique to hide itself from antivirus software.
Hacked MySpace page serves up fake Windows update
(News) There's now one more reason to be security-conscious while using MySpace.com: fake Microsoft updates.
(News) There's now one more reason to be security-conscious while using MySpace.com: fake Microsoft updates.
Storm Worm Tempts With Christmas Strip Show
(News) The Storm botnet delivers unwanted Christmas presents.
(News) The Storm botnet delivers unwanted Christmas presents.
Russians close to prosecuting 'Pinch' Trojan authors
(News) Russia may soon prosecute the authors of the "Pinch" Trojan, an easy-to-use malicious software program available on the Internet that steals a variety of data.
(News) Russia may soon prosecute the authors of the "Pinch" Trojan, an easy-to-use malicious software program available on the Internet that steals a variety of data.
Trojan bumps Google ads from Web pages
(News) A security company has identified a Trojan horse program that replaces Google text advertisements on Web pages with ads from another source, depriving Google of revenue and potentially causing problems for end users.
(News) A security company has identified a Trojan horse program that replaces Google text advertisements on Web pages with ads from another source, depriving Google of revenue and potentially causing problems for end users.
Trojan imitates Skype, steals login credentials
(News) Security analysts are warning of another malicious software program masquerading as an installer file for Skype.
(News) Security analysts are warning of another malicious software program masquerading as an installer file for Skype.
Five of the Dirtiest Malware Tricks
(News) From disguising applets to look like part of Windows to co-opting security tools, Web crooks use a variety of methods to bypass your system's safeguards.
(News) From disguising applets to look like part of Windows to co-opting security tools, Web crooks use a variety of methods to bypass your system's safeguards.
Storm spam poses as site confirmation
(News) The Storm malware, which first appeared in January of this year, is showing no signs of slowing down -- just this week reinventing itself as a website membership confirmation message.
(News) The Storm malware, which first appeared in January of this year, is showing no signs of slowing down -- just this week reinventing itself as a website membership confirmation message.
Ransomware Trojans work of single group
(News) The two most prominent ransomware Trojans of recent times could be the work of the same or a closely-related Russian group, an analysis has suggested.
(News) The two most prominent ransomware Trojans of recent times could be the work of the same or a closely-related Russian group, an analysis has suggested.
DIY Trojan tool discovered for sale
(News) A new kit for building and customizing Trojan malware has been discovered for sale on the Internet.
(News) A new kit for building and customizing Trojan malware has been discovered for sale on the Internet.
Talking Trojan says 'bye bye' to victims' data
(News) A newly identified malicious program not only messes up its victims' computers, it taunts them too.
(News) A newly identified malicious program not only messes up its victims' computers, it taunts them too.
Malicious GIF conceals PHP attack
(News) Hackers have begun circulating a PHP exploit embedding it in a seemingly harmless GIF image, according to security researchers.
(News) Hackers have begun circulating a PHP exploit embedding it in a seemingly harmless GIF image, according to security researchers.
Zlob Malware Hijacks YouTube
(News) Attackers are using a fake video link on YouTube to infect PCs with porn-spewing malware.
(News) Attackers are using a fake video link on YouTube to infect PCs with porn-spewing malware.
Smartphone Trojans discover profit motive
(News) Antivirus researchers have turned up three Trojan horse variants that are the most successful attempts yet to steal money from smartphone users.
(News) Antivirus researchers have turned up three Trojan horse variants that are the most successful attempts yet to steal money from smartphone users.
Spammers, hackers seize on Virginia Tech shootings
(News) Spammers and hackers are using the slayings at Virginia Tech as a gory lure to infect computers with malicious software, security experts noted Thursday.
(News) Spammers and hackers are using the slayings at Virginia Tech as a gory lure to infect computers with malicious software, security experts noted Thursday.
Hackers dupe users with spam about bogus US-Iran war
(News) A weekend spam run tried to dupe recipients into downloading the infamous "Storm Trojan" by attaching files that posed as videos of a bogus missile strike by the U.S. against Iran, antivirus vendors said Monday.
(News) A weekend spam run tried to dupe recipients into downloading the infamous "Storm Trojan" by attaching files that posed as videos of a bogus missile strike by the U.S. against Iran, antivirus vendors said Monday.
'Storm Worm' Spreads Rapidly Worldwide
(News) Symantec rates new Trojan horse the worst malware outbreak since 2005.
(News) Symantec rates new Trojan horse the worst malware outbreak since 2005.
Thousands of PCs Infected by Nasty Trojan Horse
(News) One in 200 e-mail messages sent today carry the vicious software, expert says.
(News) One in 200 e-mail messages sent today carry the vicious software, expert says.
Worm Spreading via Skype Chat?
(News) Password-stealing Trojan horse may--or may not--be targeting popular VoIP feature.
(News) Password-stealing Trojan horse may--or may not--be targeting popular VoIP feature.
McAfee Warns of SMiShing Attacks
McAfee Warns of SMiShing Attacks
McAfee Warns of SMiShing Attacks
Microsoft Advises Switching Word to 'Safe Mode'
(news) Microsoft Advises Switching Word to 'Safe Mode'
(news) Microsoft Advises Switching Word to 'Safe Mode'
Trojan Horse? Researchers Warn of Trojan Hearse
(news) Trojan Horse? Researchers Warn of Trojan Hearse
(news) Trojan Horse? Researchers Warn of Trojan Hearse
Sony Rootkit Experience May Lead to Federal Oversight
(news) Sony Rootkit Experience May Lead to Federal Oversight
(news) Sony Rootkit Experience May Lead to Federal Oversight
Trojan Horse E-Mails Suggest Trend Toward Targeted Attacks
(news) Trojan Horse E-Mails Suggest Trend Toward Targeted Attacks
(news) Trojan Horse E-Mails Suggest Trend Toward Targeted Attacks
Fake Microsoft Security Trojan on the Loose, Antivirus Firm Says
(news) Fake Microsoft Security Trojan on the Loose, Antivirus Firm Says
(news) Fake Microsoft Security Trojan on the Loose, Antivirus Firm Says
Antivirus Company Warns of New Smart Phone Trojan
(news) Antivirus Company Warns of New Smart Phone Trojan
(news) Antivirus Company Warns of New Smart Phone Trojan
New Trojan Kills Adware
(news) Program isn't entirely benevolent: it also downloads files to infected PCs.
(news) Program isn't entirely benevolent: it also downloads files to infected PCs.
Trojan Horse Technology Exploits IE
(news) Researchers show a tool that could admit hackers by pretending to be a trusted Microsoft application.
(news) Researchers show a tool that could admit hackers by pretending to be a trusted Microsoft application.