Incident ResponseNew ‘Rombertik’ malware destroys master boot record if analysis function detectedAshley CarmanMay 5, 2015The Rombertik malware goes to extreme measures to avoid detection and cause damage to victims' computers.
Incident Response‘Different looking’ Fiesta Exploit Kit leveraged in SubTorrents website attackAdam GreenbergMay 5, 2015Visitors to torrent website SubTorrents[dot]com are being redirected to the Fiesta Exploit Kit and served malware, according to Malwarebytes.
Security ArchitectureKoler ransomware variant targets Android users in CanadaAdam GreenbergMay 4, 2015The threat actors set up malicious adult websites to distribute the malware, and so far infection rates are estimated to be in the thousands.
MalwareLinux malware ‘Mumblehard’ has spamming feature, backdoor componentDanielle WalkerMay 1, 2015Mumblehard remained undetected for more than five years, according to a researcher at ESET.
Threat ManagementCanadian woman accused of harassing adults, minors using RATRobert AbelMay 1, 2015A Canadian woman was arrested for allegedly infecting computers using a RAT, and harassing and spying on victims.
MalwareMalicious docs submitted to CareerBuilder job listings distribute malwareAdam GreenbergApril 30, 2015Proofpoint researchers observed attackers submitting weaponized Microsoft Word documents to job postings listed on the CareerBuilder website.
MalwareBedep malware inflates views to push political agenda on DailymotionDanielle WalkerApril 30, 2015According to researchers at Trustwave, hackers leveraged Bedep to generate fake views for pro-Russian videos.
