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Spam evolution: September 2009 (Malware)
The amount of spam detected in email traffic averaged 86.3% in September 2009. A low of 83.3% was recorded on 18 September with a peak value of 91.3% being reached on 27 September. Most noticeably, for the first time ever Kaspersky Lab’s records show that the quantity of spam received by users throughout September 2009 did not drop below 83%.
Visualizing compiled executables for malware analysis (Malware)
Reverse engineering compiled executables is a task with a steep learning curve. It is complicated by the task of translating assembly into a series of abstractions that represent the overall flow of a program. Most of the steps involve finding interesting areas of an executable and determining their overall functionality.
Vast malware repository dedicated to testing and research (Malware)
Frame4 is a Dutch company that has made its name specializing in different fields within IT: project and change management, process engineering, test coordination and quality assurance. But it's because of their security services that they came to our attention, specifically because of the Malware Distribution Project (MD:Pro). This is a large security archive with a massive collection of downloadable malware and computer underground related information for the purposes of analysis, testing, research and development.
Malware beyond Vista and XP (Malware)
If you read online IT publications and message boards, you’ll know the story: as soon as a new Trojan is reported, there’ll be a flood of comments along the lines of "That would never have happened with Linux!" And let's be honest: at least 99% of the time this is true. The fact is that the majority of malicious programs identified to date (well over 2 million) target Windows. Linux, on the other hand, with a mere 1898 malicious programs targeting the operating system, appears to be relatively secure. And to date, only 48 malicious programs for Apple's OS X have been identified.
The Rise and Rise of Rogue Security Software (Malware)
Rogue security software is an application that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides little or no security, generates erroneous alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions. Some products defined as "rogue" simply fail to provide the reliable protection that a consumer paid for. Others are far more sinister, masquerading as legitimate security software, and using deceptive tactics to con users into buying the product.
Rootkit Evolution (Malware)
Rootkit evolution is following the same path as spyware. First, rootkits were identified as a separate class of malware. Then there was a lot of media hype which led to a large number of anti-rootkit tools and products together with a noticeable reaction from the antivirus industry. Today both rootkits and spyware have merged into the general malware stream and no longer cause any particular excitement. However, the concept of evading system features to hide something is obviously still valid and we are very likely to see new threats implementing stealth.
Changing Threats, Changing Solutions: A History of Viruses and Antivirus (Malware)
It is more than 20 years since the first PC virus appeared. Since then, the nature of threats has changed significantly. Today’s threats are more complex than ever before. In any field of human activity, the latest generation stands squarely on the shoulders of those who went before, learning from what has been done before, re-applying what has proved successful and also trying to break new ground. This is no less true of those who develop malicious code. Successive waves of malicious code have re-defined the threat landscape.
Searching For a Cure to Web Malware (Malware)
Search engines have increasingly become a gateway for exposing businesses to security risks, such as Trojans, spyware, and keyloggers. Unsuspecting web users can be exposed to such malware from a wide range of web sites—including legitimate sites that have been compromised to unwittingly host malware. This malware can easily install itself on the corporate network and severely disrupt business operations.
Online Information Security First Person Shooter (FPS) Game (Malware)
Symantec created an online FPS (first person shooter) where you play a hero that roams around with his Goggles and an anti-infection gun in search for malcious critters.
Guide to Online Antivirus Solutions Part 8: CA Online Virus Scanner (Malware)
This article continues our overview of well-known online antivirus solutions. This week we are taking a look at the CA Online Virus Scanner.

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