CyberThreats Daily: Trust Me, I’m Your Anti-Virus…NOT!

Among the many different trojans that spread on Facebook, something popped up recently that caught our particular attention. The threat, detected by ESET as Win32/Delf.QCZ, is interesting for several reasons. Distribution First, let’s look at the distribution vector. Win32/Delf.QCZ relies on the old “fake codec/media player trick” and links to the malware-laden site are spread … More CyberThreats Daily: Trust Me, I’m Your Anti-Virus…NOT!

ESET Warns Against Facebook-spread Trojan and Offers Security Tips

Social networks are not only a place for fun, chat and connecting with your friends, they are also a place where cyber-crime flourishes. Just a short time ago a new dangerous variant of a trojan detected by ESET as Win32/Delf.QCZ  started to spread via Facebook. The malware has the capability to  deactivate AV protection that … More ESET Warns Against Facebook-spread Trojan and Offers Security Tips

CyberThreats Daily: Online piracy – Fight it like REAL pirates?

Fighting modern day piracy is something of a paradox; in an open system that allows freedom (good), scoundrels are also free to skulk around doing nasty things (bad). Various efforts have been made to pounce on evildoers, but it’s a game of whack-a-mole. When one has been thwarted, others pop up as variations on the … More CyberThreats Daily: Online piracy – Fight it like REAL pirates?

Crooks exploiting tragedy with Amy and Oslo scams

As we have grown to expect in the case of any disaster, cybercriminals are quick to exploit any headlines for their dirty work. Without the slightest sense of human compassion, only hours after the tragic occurrences this weekend, they struck with their scams. Facebook quickly saw the arrival of links to fake sites like this: … More Crooks exploiting tragedy with Amy and Oslo scams