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New trojan masquerades as Microsoft enforcement-ware...Threatens to destroy everything and sue the remains

2011-09-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

Malware-makers have created a strain of ransomware Trojan which masquerades as a Microsoft utility.The Ransom-AN Trojan claims that a user's Windows machine is running an unlicensed copy of Windows and threatens to cripple the victim's computer unless marks pay €100 to obtain an unlock code, which can be purchased via credit card via a scam website. The malware attempts to spook intended victims

What's a QR code?

2011-08-31T03:39:00.000-07:00

A QR code (Quick Response Code) is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that is machine readable and designed to be read by smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, a URL, or other data.Common in Japan, where it was created by Toyota subsidiary Denso Wave in 1994, the QR code is one of

FDIC notification malware attack spammed out | Naked Security

2011-08-30T23:31:00.000-07:00

FDIC notification malware attack spammed out | Naked Security: 'via Blog this'

Malware attack : Your Credit Card is Blocked.

2011-08-25T03:22:00.001-07:00

Cybercriminals have spammed out emails which claim to be a warning that your credit card has been blocked, but in reality contain a malicious attachment designed to infect your computer.Be on your guard if you receive an unexpected email claiming that your credit card is blocked.The dangerous emails use subject lines includingYour credit card is blockedandYour credit card has been blockedA

First malware using Android Gingerbreak root exploit

2011-08-25T03:20:00.001-07:00

It did not take too long to find out about the discovery of Gingermaster, the first Android malware to use theGingerbreak exploit, to acquire a sample which was still available from a Chinese alternative Android Marketplace.The package downloaded uses the following permissions:android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE android.permission.READ_LOGS android.permission.DELETE_CACHE_FILES

Google pulls out malicious apps from Android Market

2011-08-20T02:24:00.000-07:00

Google has removed at least 10 applications from its Android Market after it detected malicious code in the guise of add ons to one of its popular apps. Most of the infected apps posed as add ons or cheats to Angry Birds, a popular mobile applications developed by Rovio. The apps were spotted and reported by Xuxian Jiang, an assistant professor of computer science at North Carolina State

2011-08-05T00:07:00.000-07:00

RootkitA rootkit is a software system that consists of one or more programs designed to obscure the fact that a system has been compromised. Contrary to what its name may imply, a rootkit does not grant a user administrator privileges, as it requires prior access to execute and tamper with system files and processes. An attacker may use a rootkit to replace vital system executables, which may

Check the Android with Emulator...

2011-08-01T00:06:00.000-07:00

-Android SDK Emulator Download: Download the software emulator for android from below link: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Here's an overview of the steps you must follow to set up the Android SDK: Prepare your development computer and ensure it meets the system requirements. Install the SDK starter package from the table above. (If you're on Windows, download

XP Antivirus 2012 Spyware Removal...

2011-07-31T23:56:00.000-07:00

XP Antivirus 2012 is a deceptive and quite sophisticated rogue anti-spyware program(which in real is fake Anti-spyware) which applies the basic tricks of scams from this category. Though it declares to be a powerful virus remover, keep in mind that this program is the only one that needs to be eliminated because it reports invented viruses. To be more precise, XP Antivirus 2012 firstly will

The Registry

2011-07-29T23:26:00.000-07:00

DEFINITION: The Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Registry is a complex, unified, system wide, continually referenced during operation database, used for centrally storing, locating, editing and administering system, hardware, software and user configuration information, following a hierarchical structure. It was introduced to replace the text/ASCII based MS -DOS configuration (.BAT, .SYS) and MS Windows

Learning Linux with me...

2011-07-21T23:53:00.000-07:00

What is Linux? Understanding files and folders Understanding users and permissions Who and what is root Opening a command shell / terminal Your first Linux commands 6.1. ls - short for list 6.2. pwd - print name of current/working directory 6.3. cd - Change directory The basic commands 7.1. chmod - Make a file

Security Tool Rouge ware...

2011-07-20T23:19:00.002-07:00

Some recent versions of the Security Tool scare-ware now includes a ransom ware component that confounds the victims by blocking the desktop with a full screen scare message. It asks for a serial number that will supposedly be provided on purchasing Security Tool, to unlock the computer.The exact message:“WARNING WINDOWS SECURITY CENTER! DANGEROUS TROJANS,KEYLOGGERS AND SPYWARES DETECTED IN YOUR

New variant of Zeus malware targets LinkedIn members...

2011-07-20T23:19:00.001-07:00

It has been observed that the Zeus recent new variant has started to target LinkedIn members again. It was observed that the same malware Zeus had spam fake LinkedIn connection request to thousands of LinkedIn members during September last year. LinkedIn is a most popular business networking site with more than 90 million members and the recent successful IPO. Most of the users on LinkedIn are

Creation of Rules to block Junk Mails..

2011-07-18T23:12:00.000-07:00

Outlook Express 6 Outlook Express does not have a junk mail filter built in like Outlook 200x. You can create rules that will do essentially the same thing. To create a rule for e-mail messages 1. On the Tools menu, point to Message Rules, and then click Mail. Message rules cannot be created for IMAP or HTTP e-mail accounts. 2. If this is the first rule you are creating, proceed to step 3.

I.Worm-Kido

2011-07-18T22:48:00.000-07:00

KIDOTHERE ARE FIVE VARIANTS OF KIDO AS PER SOURCE OF MICROSOFTTHEY WERE REPORTED TO MICROSOFT ON FOLLOWING DATES:1. W32/CONFICKER.A IT WAS REPORTED ON (November 21 2008)2. W32/CONFICKER.B IT WAS REPORTED ON (December 29 2008)3. W32/CONFICKER.C IT WAS REPORTED ON (February 20 2009)4. W32/CONFICKER.D IT WAS REPORTED ON (March 4 2009)5. W32/CONFICKER.E IT WAS REPORTED ON (April 8 2009)THIS HOW THE

Digital Protection Spyware Removal...

2011-07-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Description of Digital Protection consequences of its residing on your PCThat would be futile to remove Digital Protection (DigitalProtection) adware and give no regard to other parasites inhabiting your PC. The remark is made to emphasize that Digital Protection is rather a dependent program as the most common way of its downloading and installation is based on prior introduction of BHO (browser

Find out what your Windows Hotfixes do

2010-11-18T21:10:00.000-08:00

Every now and then my Windows XP automatically updates. Usually these are to plug holes in the system (as you know, Windows XP is a work in progress). But what exactly do all those hotfixes do? Well, I discovered a way to find out.First, you need to go to your Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Next, scroll down toward the bottom and you will see "Windows XP Hotfix..."Click the hotfix and it

Services Used By Malware...

2009-07-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

IntroductionA common misconception when working on removing malware from a computer is that the only place an infection will start from is in one of the entries enumerated by HijackThis. For the most part these entries are the most common, but it is not always the case. Lately there are more infections installing a part of themselves as a service. Some examples are Ssearch.biz and Home Search

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

2009-05-31T22:22:00.000-07:00

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XPSUMMARYTo recover your operating system when your computer does not start correctly or does not start at all, you may want to install and use the Windows Recovery Console. However, Microsoft recommends this method of system recovery for advanced users only. Also, learn about the Recovery Console command prompt, command actions, rules, how

2009-04-10T01:43:00.000-07:00

SUMMARYThis article describes how to convert a FAT16 file system or a FAT32 file system to an NTFS file system in Microsoft Windows XP. The requirements or the conditions for converting your file system are explained first to minimize problems. A troubleshooting section is provided at the end of the article in case you experience any problems while trying the conversion.INTRODUCTIONMicrosoft

How To Use the Debug Command

2009-04-08T02:52:00.000-07:00

P a r a m e t e r s NOTE: Parameters listed in brackets ( [ ] ) are optional. Optional parameters usually indicate there are a number of different ways that a command can be used. I've listed the meanings of all the parameters here for you:address - Memory location specified in hexadecimal. You can use either a simple Offset all by itself (in which case, the present CS 'Code Segment'

2009-04-07T01:37:00.000-07:00

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Trojan Ports Used By Intruders

2009-03-12T04:13:00.000-07:00

TCP 1 Breach.2001, SocketsDeTroie.230, SocketsDeTroie.250TCP 28 Amanda.200TCP 31 MastersParadise.920TCP 68 Subseven.100TCP 142 NetTaxi.180TCP 146 Infector.141, Intruder.100, Intruder.100TCP 171 ATrojan.200TCP 285 WCTrojan.100TCP 286 WCTrojan.100TCP 334 Backage.310TCP 370 NeuroticKat.120, NeuroticKat.130TCP 413 Coma.109TCP 420 Breach.450TCP 555 Id2001.100, PhaseZero.100, StealthSpy.100TCP 623

Technology Definitions

2009-03-12T04:06:00.000-07:00

ADSI Active Directory Service Interfaces is developed by Microsoft and gives developers access to multiple directory service providers through an open set of interfaces. Applications written to ADSI will work with any directory service that offers an ADSI provider.AJAXAsynchronous JavaScript and XML is a web development technique for creating interactive web applications using a combination of

2009-03-12T03:47:00.000-07:00

The RegistryDEFINITION: The Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP Registry is a complex, unified, system wide, continually referenced during operation database, used for centrally storing, locating, editing and administering system, hardware, software and user configuration information, following a hierarchical structure.It was introduced to replace the text/ASCII based MS -DOS configuration (.BAT, .SYS) and