Opera Browser Used to Spread Malware

Stolen Certificate Used to Spread Malware

The company Opera Software said that last week held a large-scale attack cracks on its internal network. In this case, have not been compromised users' personal data. Instead, hackers stole an expired certificate that was used to distribute malicious software.

"June 19 we found and stopped the attack on our internal network. Systems have been completely cleaned and there is no evidence to suggest that these people were kidnapped "- written by representatives of the Opera in the company's official blog.

However, the hackers gained access to one outdated certificate Opera, which was used to sign malicious software and distribute it over the network. According to estimates Opera, from the activities of attackers suffered about a few thousand people who use the Opera browser on June 19. In the near future, the company will release a special version of the Opera with a new code certification.

Released new versionKaspersky Internet Security for Mac

Released Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac with support for Retina displays

"Kaspersky Lab" has announced the release of Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac - protective solutions for owners of computers on the platform Mac. The product has implemented technologies to ensure complete protection against all types of threats to the platform.

According to the developers, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac is equipped with support for Retina displays and optimized interface and thus consumes less than 1% of the CPU.

Thanks to an extensive database of existing malware, constantly updated with the cloud service Kaspersky Security Network, anti-virus databases Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac is always relevant. In addition to the classic "signature" of protection, the product is applied a number of heuristic technologies to detect even the new, little-known malware based on their behavior in the system.

Sandboxie adds to its "sandbox" support for 64-bit Systems

Sandboxie 4.02 - this is a new version of the shareware application "sandbox" that allows the program to run in an isolated environment where they can not cause harm to the user's computer.

Version 4.2 offers enhanced security: the programs that run in a sandbox Sandboxie, no longer have permission to access to any outside space of their own memory.

Sandboxie 4.02 offers the same protection for 32 - and 64-bit operating systems Windows, because the application has finally been removed test function Experimental Protection, which was previously used to protect the 64-bit environments.

According to the official changelog Sandboxie, the latest version provides improved compatibility with a variety of popular products: avast!, Driver Verifier, EMET, F-Secure, KeyScrambler, Lingoes, Listary, Norton Internet Security, Office 2013, PGP, Proxifier, ProxyCap, Solid Converter PDF and Windows 8.

Backdoor Backdoor.Tranwos encrypts files

Encrypted files can not be analyzed and they can not be accessed from another operating system.

According to experts antivirus company Symantec, recently malware writers have begun to use an encrypted file system to hide the presence of the virus in the infected system.

One of the viruses that use encryption was Backdoor.Tranwos, which is capable of downloading an infected computer other malware.

According to the researchers, the virus getting into the victim's system creates a temporary directory, then activate EncryptFileW API. This allows him to encrypt all your files and folders. Such protection not only deprives the experts able to access to malicious files with other operating systems (eg, Linux), but also does not allow them to use specialized software to analyze their contents.

53% of companies stores personal data of customers on mobile devices

According to Check Point Software Technologies, in 42% of the companies in the world of the damage from the leak of mobile data in the past year has exceeded 100 thousand dollars.

Check Point Software Technologies has published its second report on mobile security, compiled from a survey of 800 IT professionals. It implies that most companies (79%) over the last year there have been threats to the security of mobile devices available with information that resulted in significant losses. Participated in the survey of IT-specialists from the U.S., Canada, UK, Germany and Japan.

The report notes that 42% of companies in the world the damage from leaks of mobile data in the last year exceeded $ 100 thousand, and 16% of companies have lost more than 500 thousand dollars.

CyberCriminals uses CNN Open Redirect vulnerability

Spammers uses open redirect vulnerability in CNN Web site.

Founder of E Hacking News Sabari Selvan has revealed a new campaign by sending out spam to Twitter. According Selvana, cybercriminals send out from your account unsolicited messages (spam), contain links to Internet sites that advertise dubious diet.

The most striking is the fact that spammers are actively using open redirect vulnerability on CNN and Yahoo. Thus, by following the link, the victim is redirected to the advertised site cybercriminals from the official website CNN and Yahoo.

The FBI and Microsoft neutralized large kacker network

FBI and Microsoft jointly neutralized botnet Citadel, by which criminals stole more than $ 500 million. This was reported by the newspaper The Financial Times.

Total number of computers connected by a network Citadel, the two organizations is estimated at five million cars. The network consisted of more than a thousand botnets, each of which, in turn, consisted of thousands of infected computers. Hacking network acted in more than 90 countries.

As stated by the company Microsoft, completely destroy the Citadel is impossible because of its scale and fragmentation. The company has recommended to use antivirus and more frequent updates your computer's OS.

In Facebook detected a Trojan that steals financial data users

This malicious program is installed on the device, and then runs in the background.

According to the Daily Mail, the experts on information security failed to detect a new malicious program that spreads through the social network Facebook. This Trojan steals financial data of users.

According to experts, the malicious program is installed on the device after the user is on a malicious link. Next, the Trojan runs in the background. To date, the IS experts argue that all references have been removed.

After installation, the virus begins to track user activity and intercept any data entered into online banking, online stores, etc. The information collected is redirected to malicious users, who are able to illegally withdraw funds from the accounts of their victims.

Emsisoft has announced updates to the Anti-Malware and 7 Emergency Kit 3

The company Emsisoft, global manufacturer of antivirus software, has released updates to the commercial and free versions of anti-virus solutions Emsisoft Anti-Malware 7.0.0.25 and Emsisoft Emergency Kit 3.0.0.6.

Although presented upgrade, as stated officially includes a small number of improvements, the developers still strongly recommend that you install both the release.

The decision Emsisoft Anti-Malware 7.0.0.25 is built on the version 7, which was announced in September 2012. Of the key innovations stands out scanning technology Bitdefender, acquired by Emsisoft. This engine allows for greater efficiency and a high percentage of detecting threats, as well as control the amount of system resources required to run the program.

Panda Global Protection 2014 Beta

Panda Global Protection 2014 protects your computer and important information from all types of malicious programs, and includes many improvements: forget about online threats and enjoy the digital world in complete safety.

Panda Global Protection 2014 - a comprehensive antivirus with a full set of tools to protect your computer, important information and online activity against all types of malware Internet threats.

The new version includes many improvements: forget about malware and enjoy the digital world without dangers.