Category Archives: Malware Analysis
Emails containing fake invoices from Zalando and Deutsche Bahn distribute malware
We wrote before about the smart methods of fooling users to do things (execute files) which they would not normally do. Two weeks ago we’ve seen a mass mailing in the German language containing malicious payload pretending to be invoices … Continue reading
Be aware of fake Facebook extensions
We have received from our partners in the AV industry reports about malicious browser extensions trying to hijack Facebook profiles. According to Microsoft, this threat was first discovered in Brazil but because of the social engineering techniques it uses, it … Continue reading
A new ransomware trojan variant with children pornography
We wrote about the ransomware trojan (aka BKA Trojan) and its new methods of blackmailing people to pay: claim in the name of an official institution that the user did something illegal, like storing children pornography pictures on his computer. The new … Continue reading
Emails with malicious URLs use the tragedy in Boston to exploit vulnerable Java installations (updated)
Yesterday the USA has suffered a bomb attack during a marathon that took place in Boston. This attack was characterized by the US President as a “terrorist attack” since it involved civilians. Not even 24h later, we have started to … Continue reading
Avira users are protected against the MiniDuke Malware (Updated)
If you live on this planet, you must have definitely have heard of the new malware that is making use of a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Reader. This malware is called MiniDuke, and it is slowly but surely becoming the … Continue reading
The BKA Trojan still spreading through emails containing fake invoices
Even though the fraudsters behind the BKA Trojan (aka Ransom Trojan) have been caught by the police, there are still a lot of emails spreading the Trojan in circulation. One of these emails drew my attention because it was addressed … Continue reading
The BKA/Ransom Trojan comes now with child pornography (updated)
The so called “BKA Trojan” (BKA stands for German Federal Criminal Police) malware which is also known as the Ransom trojan in other countries, has found a more convincing way to fool computer users to pay. Now, together with other eight possible … Continue reading
The post might not bring exactly what you expect for Christmas
With the holidays and presents season approaching, most of us are thinking what presents to order for Christmas. Many people prefer to order them online than to spend hours chasing presents in a mall. I know I am one of … Continue reading
Detecting the “Flame” Trojan
You may have heard about a new Trojan virus called “Flame”, which is attacking users’ privacy and is stealing sensitive information. It has been mostly infecting computers in the Middle East (Iran, in particular) but it also has been reported … Continue reading