Malware: Archive: September 2009

9/30: W32.Pilleuz Spreads via File-Sharing

W32.Pilleuz is a worm that spreads through file-sharing programs, Microsoft instant messaging clients and removable drives. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.

9/30: VBS.Invadesys.B Spreads to All Drives

VBS.Invadesys.B is a worm that spreads by copying itself to all drives on the compromised computer.

9/29: Fake Firefox Add-on Trojan Tracks Web Surfing

Troj/FFSpy-A is a fake "Adobe Flash Player v0.2" Firefox add-on, which monitors and intercepts web requests and then reports them to a third party.

UNC Uncovers '07 Data Breach

University of North Carolina is reporting that some 163,000 individuals had their personal data leaded to hackers in 2007.

9/28: Downloader.Kuaiput Detects Windows Shortcuts

Downloader.Kuaiput is a detection for a Windows shortcut file that downloads a potentially malicious file using FTP and executes it.

9/28: Packed.Generic.254 Conceal From Antivirus Software

Packed.Generic.254 is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal them from antivirus software.

9/25: Suspicious.Zlob Detect New Malware

Suspicious.Zlob is a detection technology designed to detect entirely new malware threats without traditional signatures.

9/24: W32.Lafee Infects .exe and .scr Files

W32.Lafee is a virus that infects .exe and .scr files. It may steal information from the compromised computer and download files from a remote location.

Fake 'Monopoly' Malware Attacks PCs

Scammers take advantage of Monopoly fans to distribute malware.

9/23: Mal/EncPk-JX Reports Bogus Threats

Mal/EncPk-JX is a protection mechanism used exclusively by malware.

9/22: Trojan.Opachki Injects into Multiple Process

Trojan.Opachki is a Trojan horse that injects itself into multiple process.

9/22: AntiVirus2010 May Give False Reports

AntiVirus2010 is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

Sophos Discontinues Klingon Anti-Virus

The software was a Klingon language version of Sophos' malware scanner. Odd but true.

9/21: Infostealer.Bzup.B Attempts to Steal Info

Infostealer.Bzup.B is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal information from the compromised computer.

9/18: Mal/Bredo-A Recruits PCs into Botnet

Mal/Bredo-A is a bot, allowing infected computers to be controlled as part of a botnet.

Google Buys reCAPTCHA Anti-Fraud Firm

Google's latest acquisition is expected to play a key role in its Book Search and News Archive projects.

Hackers Aim at Web 2.0 Sites

Almost all user-generated comments on blogs and message boards are either spam or contain malicious code, according to Websense.

9/17: PersonalAntivirus Give Exaggerated Reports

PersonalAntivirus is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

9/17: Troj/Iframe-BW Redirects Traffic

roj/Iframe-BW is a Trojan that is used to redirect traffic from compromised legitimate websites.

9/16: W32.Xpaj.B Infects .dll and .exe Files

W32.Xpaj.B is virus that infects .dll and .exe files on the compromised computer.

New York Times Deals with Malware Ad Fallout

The newspaper conceded that its own staff approved a fake ad that distributed malware.

9/15: W32.SillyFDC.BCW Copies itself to Shared Drives

W32.SillyFDC.BCW is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and shared drives.

9/14: Trojan.Sopiclick May Increase Web Stats

Trojan.Sopiclick is a Trojan horse that may be used to increase certain Web site statistics.

9/11: Packed.Generic.251 May Use Ecryption

Packed.Generic.251 is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal them from antivirus software.

Norton Internet Security 2010: 'Reputation Tech'

The security firm's newest release will use the "reputation" of files to help protect against threats.

9/11: Trojan.Sopiclick May Increase Web Stats

Trojan.Sopiclick is a Trojan horse that may be used to increase certain Web site statistics.

9/10: Trojan.Grups is Windows Trojan

Trojan.Grups is a Windows Trojan.

9/10: NoAdware is Misleading App

NoAdware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

Fake IRS Spam: 90,000 Messages an Hour

The fake IRS mailing campaign targets worried taxpayers with a torrential flood of spam.

9/9: Mal/VBPck-A is Packed with a Malicious Packer

Mal/VBPck-A is a file packed with a malicious packer written in Visual Basic.

WordPress Bloggers Tricked by 'Clever' Worm

Using an outdated version of WordPress blogging software can pose security challenges.

9/8: WindowsAntivirusPro May Exaggerate Threats

WindowsAntivirusPro is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

9/8: Troj/Agent-FXA Copies to copies itself to \soundmix.exe

Troj/Agent-FXA is a Trojan for the Windows platform.

9/4: Mal/EncPk-KH is Windows Malware

Mal/EncPk-KH is malware for the Windows operating system.

9/3: Infostealer.Ebod Attempts to Steal Information

Infostealer.Ebod is a Trojan horse that attempts to steal information from the compromised computer.

9/2: AsteriskLogger Reveals Asterisk Concealed Passwords

AsteriskLogger is a potentially unwanted application that reveals asterisk concealed passwords.

9/2: NortelAntivirus is is a Misleading Application

NortelAntivirus is a misleading application that may give false reports of computer threats.

9/1: Suspicious.Cloud.AM Detects Mutated Malware

This technology is aimed at detecting malicious software that has been intentionally mutated or morphed by attackers.

Malware: Archive: September 2009

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