Collaborate Disseminate
I published the following diary on isc.sans.edu: “The UPX Packer Will Never Die!“: Today, many malware samples that you can find in the wild are “packed”. The process of packing an executable file is not new and does not mean that it is de-facto malicious. Many developers decide to pack
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A fake Java update found on various porn sites actually downloads the well-known Zloader malware. Continue reading Attackers Target Porn Site Goers in ‘Malsmoke’ Zloader Attack
QR codes are usually associated with ASCII text like URLs or serial numbers, but did you know you can also encode binary data into them? To demonstrate this concept, [MattKC] embarked on a journey to create a QR code that holds an executable version of Snake. Video after the break. …read more
The new tactic used by Emotet allows the malware to infect nearby insecure Wi-Fi networks – and their devices – via brute force loops. Continue reading Emotet Now Hacks Nearby Wi-Fi Networks to Spread Like a Worm
File downloads like images or executables may not be delivered over HTTPS – even if they are available from an HTTPS website. Continue reading Google Chrome To Bar HTTP File Downloads
Google has snagged three security and privacy certifications for Google Play as it tries to appeal to enterprises despite numerous malicious apps and security issues. Continue reading Google Play Touts Certs in Quest For Enterprise Security
Google Play’s policy prohibits apps or SDKs that download executable code, such as dex files or native code, from a source other than Google Play Continue reading Malware-Laced App Lurked on Google Play For a Year