HoneyMap Might Be Really Cool But It’s Really Scary At The Same Time

We all know that there are more reports of malware attacks happening everyday than we can really understand but what if you could see those attacks as they are happening – in real time?

That is the idea behind a … Read More

iPhone Malware Getting Really Nasty

Lightning strikes again: iPhone malware gets truly malicious – Naked Security / Sophos

The new worm is similar to the original Ikee worm (and the recently discovered iPhone hacking tool) in so much as it only infects jailbroken iPhones, where users have … Read More

Taking A Look At The New Norton 360 Antivirus And Internet Security

Disclaimer: It is only fair that I make it understood before looking at this new Norton 360 Antivirus and Internet Security package that I have never been a fan of Symantec/Norton security products. The last time I had anything good to say about Norton products was when it was owned by Peter Norton and Norton Utilities was one of the best toolkits for DOS. Up until this release of their security product I considered the product to be a bloated and pain in the butt and would never recommend it to any clients. Read More

Hotels A New Malware Vector

MALWARE INSTALLED ON TRAVELERS’ LAPTOPS THROUGH SOFTWARE UPDATES ON HOTEL INTERNET CONNECTIONS – Internet Crime Complaint Center

Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection … Read More

When It Comes To Security Apple Is Behind Microsoft By 10 Years

Apple “10 Years” Behind Microsoft When It Comes To Security – Forbes

“I think they [Apple] are ten years behind Microsoft in terms of security,” Kaspersky said. “For many years I’ve been saying that from a security point of view … Read More

FBI Warning To Check For DNS Changer Malware

FBI: check for DNS Changer malware before it’s too late - SlashGear

The servers were eventually intercepted by the FBI in Estonia. While they were tweaked to disable the adverts, they’re still active so as not to disrupt service for those … Read More

Apple Attempts to Get Dr. Web’s Monitoring Domain Shut Down

Apple Snubs Firm That Discovered Mac Botnet, Tries To Cut Off Its Server Monitoring Infections – Forbes

Boris Sharov, chief executive of the Moscow-based security firm Dr. Web says he learned Monday from the Russian Web registrar Reggi.ru that Apple … Read More

Malware Warning: A Bing, and Yahoo, sponsored link leads to rootkit

Rootkit attack vector using Bing and Yahoo

Consider this a WinExtra PSA post.

It is being reported by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software, that searching or Flash Player on Bing and Yahoo can possibly lead you to pages sporting a malware rootkit that is proving extremely hard to remove.

The version being installed is of the Sirefef (ZeroAccess aka Max++) family and is said to be one of the nastiest pieces of malware out in the wild right now. Sirefef will kill any attempt to remove it and is nearly impossible to remove short of booting to a rescue disk and running cleanup programs, or as a last resort – reformatting. Read More