Man in the Middle and Redirection Attacks

We use to play a game where two people throw the ball to each other while the third person in the middle will have to intercept the ball then he changes the position with the person from whom he has intercepted the ball. In the cyberworld, the game of keep-away gets a new twist; the two players have no idea the man in the middle (MITM) exists. It works like this: Computer A initiates conversation with Computer B Computer C intercepts that attempt...

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Key Loggers

In general keystroke loggers is the action of tracking the keys that are typed on a keyboard without letting the user know that their actions are being monitored. In its simplest form, a keylogger trojan is malicious, surreptitious software that monitors your keystrokes, logging them to a file and sending them off to remote attackers. They can be classified as Software key loggers and Hardware key loggers. &nbs...

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Unconquered Zeus Threat

ZeuS is a well-known banking Trojan horse program, also known as crimeware.  This trojan steals data from infected computers via web browsers and protected storage. Once infected, the computer sends the stolen data to a bot command and control (C&C) server, where the data is stored. The US FBI, Secret Service, and various NY agencies have issued a joint Cyber-Security Advisory warning of the threat posed by the Zeus botnet specifically and wire fraud risks from keylogger trojans in general. Zeus combines keylogger capabilities with man-in-the-middle (or man-in-the-brower) style attacks to steal online banking credentials....

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How to remove Worm_Lamin.AC

First I suggest you to follow prevention is better than cure proverb as it is better to safe than trying clean up after the system getting infected. We have to be very careful in clicking the unknown links, enable pop-up blocker, Turn on firewall on your system, getting the Anti-virus updated are some of the basic things we need to make sure that they are done to safe guard our system. Manual removal of the worm :  Step 1: We need to turn the system restore off. Step 2: Delete all the files and processes that belong to the worm from task manager processes tab Step 3: Some times you will not be able to download the files from the locations found from the processes tab or using process...

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Worm_Lamin.AC

This worm will propagate via instant messaging applications online like yahoo messenger, Gtalk, msn Messenger or Digsby. Effects:  Deletes registry  that are related to anti-virus and security applications resulting in improper functioning of anti-virus programs leaving the system security at risk It disables security center functions like firewall security updates Disables Internet connection sharing service which will disable sharing It...

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Mitigating Cross Site Scripting

Attackers will inject JavaScript, VBScript, ActiveX, HTML, or Flash into a vulnerable application to fool a user  in order to gather data from them besides spoiling the victims PC with different things like DNS poisoning, making changes to the system security, cookie theft and adware etc XSS holes can allow Java script insertion, which may allow for limited execution. If an attacker were to exploit a browser flaw (browser hole) it could then be possible to execute commands on the client's side. If command execution were possible it would only be possible on the client side. In simple terms XSS holes can be used to help exploit other holes that may exist in your browser...

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Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

It is the vulnerability in the web applications that will inject malicious scripts in to the websites viewed by other users. This may result in hacking of the user details and misuse of it to very small issues like leading to different sites which can be easily prevented by a good Internet Security Program...

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Email-Worm.Zhelatin

Anti-Virus8 is a typical rogue anti virus that installs itself on the computer and shows itself as not genuine and asks to purchase showing that there are many threats on your computer.It looks similar to AVG anti-virus and that is the reason why many people are getting to know the threat...

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Brontock

This is the worm that comes as an attachment named Kangen.exe in the email. When executed this will open the documents folder and loads itself in user profiles and current user section. It consists of following the ema...

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Browser Modifier

This is some kind of adware which attacks the browser. It keeps on giving pop-ups and advertisements that has different obscuring infections. This will block certain other advertisements and changes the internet explorer settings for search option. This particular block will result in giving unwanted pages or browser redirects; when we want to go to particular website it will land on other site....

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Virus named Java Downloader

TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.IT is the detection for an misconcepted Java applet that attempts to download and execute files from a remote web site. It often works in conjunction with Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-0094, which exploit a vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). ...

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Passwords that can be Cracked Easily

Passwords are the key for securing our email or bank accounts. We must keep a good combination of small, capital letters, numbers and special symbols. They are the key sources to secure our computers, emails and bank accounts from crimeware, spyware etc...

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Sality Virus

Sality is a family of file infecting viruses that spread by infecting executable files, it runs an autorun worm component that allows it to spread to any removable or discoverable drive. In addition, Sality includes a downloader trojan component that installs additional malware via the Web. So it is a combination of many infections bundled to damage the computer software.   It will infect executable files on local, removable and remote...

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SYMPTOMS OF SALITY VIRUS

 Sality virus is one of its kind; very dangerous and infective. It attacks all the system file components like windows task manager and registry. It is the most important part where we need to take care of as registry values are like wheels of a vehicle, if they get corrupted we may not be able to use the computer as similarly as we cannot use the vehicle if the tires go flat.&nbs...

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Computer Virus Infection Strategies

A virus is a program that is written which can copy itself  and has the capability to completely destroy a computer.A true virus can spread from one computer to another if it is targeting the host computer by the infecting the files in the host computer which is on a network. ...

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"Here you have" Virus

''Here You Have'' is one of the widely spread viruses on the internet these days. It comes as an email to inbox and states like  as the subject  "Subject: Here you have or Just for you". It is also called W32/VBMania@MM  ...

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REMOVING VIRUS FROM PENDRIVES

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REMOVING ROOTKITS MANUALLY

The term rootkit is used to describe the mechanisms and techniques whereby malware, including viruses, spyware, and trojans, attempt to hide their presence from spyware blockers, anti-virus, and system management utilities. There are several root kit classifications depending on whether the malware survives reboot and whether it executes in user mode or kernel mode....

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Uninstalling an Anti-virus using removal tools:

REMOVAL TOOLS: Any anti-virus has got some settings and files installed on different folders in computer. So today we will learn how to uninstall an anti-virus using different uninstalling utilities for different companies. Before we look into it we will need to know why we need to use the utilities to uninstall them using utilities.Reason why we need to uninstall Anti-virus using tools is to make sure that there are no left over files in registry...

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Virus in RFID

VIRUS THAT HAS INFECTED MAN: There has been a recent attack on a RFID chip implanted into Dr Mark Gasson’s left wrist by a virus. He gave an interview to BBC world news about the same and its effects. There are many things we can do with a RFID chip. We can communicate with our mobile phone, we can gain access to our organization we work for and so on. If the chip we use to get access to the machines gets infected there are chances that the machines...

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Bom Samado Worm

Are you having GOOD SATURDAY WORM: Is your orkut safe? Did your friends complain about scraps that are being sent to them with a name Bom Sabado, which means GOOD SATURDAY in Portuguese, that they are receiving regularly from your account? If you are experiencing this issue this means your Orkut account is being infected with this severe virus/worm. It has attacked the cross site scripting of the orkut site and has spread its presence. ...

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ANDROID FAKE PLAYER-VIRUS

Android Fake Player: A new virus was found with the phones using Android operating system, that is called Trojan SMS . This virus works by sending a premium SMS, which is very dangerous, once received corrupts the entire phone. Application of this virus is about 13 KB and will be active when the user is running the media player application. When running this file users will be approved or not activated when the Trojans has just started to attac...

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Installing Anti-Virus

Different Anti-Virus companies Compatible with Win7 An anti-virus will have a set-up file that will install the program. Before we install it we will have to check many things that need to be unchecked, disabled or enabled. Even uninstalling have to be done using some tools else it will not be removed completely and it will be there in registry which creates some problems in futur...

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Things to look for in selecting an Anti-virus Program

Features of a Good Anti-Virus: Things we need to look for,when we purchase an anti-virus are: Good scanning engine Behavioral Scanning feature  Resource friendly Install and uninstall without any problems No conflicts with other software Boot level Scanning Last but not least, User friendly and Operating system flexible We need to look for its scanning engine; how deep it scans the computer, whether it scans the system files, compressed...

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Removing Fake Spywares Manually

Fake anti-viruses are the most important and dangerous infections from which we need to be cautious about. They keep pestering us with pop-ups showing many risks and show us to purchase a full version of it when we click on clean infections. This includes spy wares that take access of most of the system processes and disable most of the trouble shooting tool in windows. Since they take spy on computers after getting installed they are called Spy wares. These fake anti-viruses are created by hackers trying to steal your money using the tactics: fake alerts, wrong scan results and Interfaces that look similar to popular anti-virus software. They will make PC run slow. This can infect operating...

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Fake Anti-Viruses

Anti virus is a basic security tool that protects us from any kind of  viruses. There are more than 145 different anti- virus companies in the market that helps us protect our conputers. Taking an advantage of these, many people are trying to create fake versions of those that are there in the market which is actually a risk that no one can find so easily and even the anti-virus companies are facing a uphill task to update their definitions for the newly created fake anti-viruses...

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Facebook: Risky Communication!

A group of scientists has demonstrated the possibility of stripping away the anonymity from significant numbers of users of popular social networking sites. Any technology allowing the identification of users of social networking sites, the collection of data about their habits and the prediction of their behavior can be used to cause harm. For example, such data can reveal a user’s sexual habits, or render somebody open to blackmail. But despite...

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Using Shortened URLs: Security Risks

URL shortening services such as TinyURL.com and Bit.ly are becoming trendy attack methods. We all share website links with each other through emails, blogs, social media sites, book marking websites and word of mouth and we rarely, if ever, think about the potential security risk this simple act can raise. You may not want to automatically click on the shortened URL after you read this. What is URL Shortening? The compacted URLs produced by services...

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Businesses - corporate under attack!

It is interesting to note that malware specifically designed to target corporate information systems does not exist. The tools of the hackers’ trade remain the same regardless of whether the target is a private individual or a company, the only real difference is the scale of damage, so companies have to pay particular attention to their own protective measures. The cybercriminals are far more interested in attacking companies than private individuals...

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Dangerous Clouds!

The non-profit Cloud Security Alliance has published a report defining the foremost cloud security threats. Cloud computing is a kind of distributed system whereby all computer resources are provided to the users in the form of Internet services. As the technology becomes more and more popular, criminals use it to improve their reach, avoid detection and increase the effectiveness of their activities. Enterprise and home users need to better understand...

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CLOUD COMPUTING: AntiVirus in the CLOUD?

             Practically all of the major antivirus companies have started using in-the-cloud technologies or are planning to use them in the nearest future. Despite the undoubted advantage with regard to the struggle against attacks, in-the-cloud technologies are themselves sure to be a prime target for the cybercriminals. The eternal conflict between virus and antivirus has, up to the...

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GLOOMY STATISTICS.

A fake scanner based on Javascript looks quite genuine to an inexperienced user             There are many types of malicious programs designed to scare people into buying a licence for a worthless program usually for windows. Their names may differ depending on the functionality and the way of packing/compressing the binary files. Thus, rogue antivirus programs may be contained in, among other...

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Hijacking Google services!

An international research team has demonstrated the possibility of hijacking Google services and reconstructing users’ search histories. Firstly, with the exception of a few services that can only be accessed over HTTPs (e.g. Gmail), researchers found that many Google services are still vulnerable to simple session hijacking. Next they presented the Historiographer, a novel attack that reconstructs the web search histories of Google users, i.e....

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Crimeware: A new type of threat to our security.

      Crimeware is malicious software that is installed in a covert manner on computers and performs illegal actions unanticipated by a user running the software, which are intended to yield financial benefits to the distributor of the software. Main crimewares are similar to Trojans. There are differrent types of Trojans designed to do different things. For example, some are used to log every key you type (keyloggers), some...

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