Cisco Talos reports a new strain of spyware called Rombertik that escalates its anti-detection capabilities by destroying the Master Boot Record if the code is audited.
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Google Apps ‘Defect’ Leaks Private WHOIS Data Of 280,000
A Google Apps bug leaked hidden WHOIS registrant information in the clear, putting close to 300,000 domain owners at risk for identity theft, phishing scams and more.
Domain Shadowing Latest Angler Exploit Kit Evasion Technique
The Angler Exploit Kit has begun using domain shadowing as a technique to avoid detection and blocking, researchers at Cisco Talos said.
1,800 Domains Overtaken by Flash Zero Day
Researchers at Cisco say that a Flash zero day exploit has compromised 1,800 domains, the majority of those during a 48-hour period last week.
Inside Cryptowall 2.0 Ransomware
An analysis of Cryptowall 2.0 reveals that the ransomware relies on complex encryption routines and sandbox detection capabilities to survive. It also uses Tor for command and control, and can execute on 32- and 64-bit systems.
SSL MiTM Vulnerability Among Vulns Patched in Pidgin
Five vulnerabilities were patched in the most recent update to the open source Pidgin instant messaging client.