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New SQL Injection Attack Fuses Malware, Phishing

PainMeds tips a recent post in Secure Computing's research blog describing a new SQL injection attack that had infected thousands of MSSQL-based web servers by last weekend, turning them into malware delivery systems. The attack apparently rewrites the server's Web pages to include JavaScript which pushes malware to the visitor as if it were from the genuine site. Sites using Sybase might possibly be vulnerable, as it uses the same exploited syntax that MSSQL does. The post includes an example of the attack. Unlike most malware attacks, this one appears to originate from the site the user is actually visiting. From the blog: "'Similar to phishing, this attack takes advantage of the website visitor's trust in the site they are visiting. Instead of phishing for information, however, malware is sent to the client, which the client has a high

Breaking Down Blog Spam Malware

Jesper Johansson, co-author of Windows Vista Security: Securing Vista Against Malicious Attacks, recently wrote an article in The Register which dissects a new type of threat. Anyone with a blog has probably seen blog spam- comments made on blog posts which have little or nothing to do with the actual blog post, but contain links to spam-related web sites. I have spam filters in place, so I rarely even see the blog spam posts. They are an annoyance, and I simply delete them in periodic batches. However, Jesper did stop to look at the spam and noticed that a new breed was becoming prevalent. The new breed, rather than just leading to some annoying spam site, are actually malware attacks. For a complete breakdown of the threat, and Jesper's dissection and analysis, check out Anatomy of a Malware Scam.

Malware infects Space Station laptop

Malware has once again managed to get from Earth onto the International Space Station, a NASA spokesman confirmed last week.

Malware infects space station laptops

Malware has managed to get off the planet and onto the International Space Station, NASA confirmed today. And it's not the first time that a worm or virus has stowed away on a trip into orbit.

Malware infects space station laptop

Malware has managed to get off the planet and onto the International Space Station, NASA confirmed today. And it's not the first time that a worm or virus has stowed away on a trip into orbit.

Malware infects space station laptops

FRAMINGHAM- Malware has managed to get off the planet and onto the International Space Station, NASA confirmed today. And it's not the first time that a worm or virus has stowed away on a trip into orbit.

Malware and spam attacks exploiting Picasa and ImageShack

Categories: Hackers, Browsers, Spam and Phishing, Botnets, Google, Passwords, Adobe, Flash, Anti Virus, Malware, Web 2.0, Social Networking Applications

Malware in Space! Worm infects space station laptop

(AXcess News) Reno - They say the Internet has no bounderies, and apparently that means in space too, after NASA reported that one of its space station laptops was infected with malware.

Malware Research Focuses on Linux Kernel

Prof. Avishai Wool and his graduate student Ohad Ben-Cohen of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Engineering are taking a different approach. They recently unveiled a unique new program called the “Korset” to stop malware on Linux, the operating system used by the majority of web and email servers worldwide. Prof. Wool’s technology puts a new spin on Internet security, and once it reaches its full potential it could put anti-virus software companies out of business. The research was presented at the Black Hat Internet security conference in Las Vegas this summer.

Customer Privacy, Malware & Government Regulation

New breeds of malware – spyware, adware, Trojans, and viruses – are rapidly infecting networks and exposing businesses and their customers to unprecedented security risks.

New Approach To Malware Modifies Linux Kernel

Hugh Pickens writes "Professor Avishai Wool has unveiled a program to watch for malware on servers with a modification to the Linux kernel. 'We modified the kernel in the system's operating system so that it monitors and tracks the behavior of the programs installed on it,' says Wool. Essentially, Wool says, his software team has built a model that predicts how software running on a server should work (pdf). If the kernel senses abnormal activity, it stops the program from working before malicious actions occur. 'When we see a deviation, we know for sure there's something bad going on,' Wool explains. Wool cites problems with costly anti-virus protection. 'Our methods are much more efficient and don't chew up the computer's resources.'"

The Early Bird Avoids the Worm (and Other Malware)

The speed with which malware is released onto the Internet is starling, and is causing security vendors and their clients – at least those that are not in denial — to react with equal speed. Indeed, the speed with which companies and their security vendors react perhaps is the most important single element to avoiding or containing security problems.

Hackers spoof MSNBC alerts in new twist on malware ruse

Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories said to be from rival network MSNBC, security experts said today.

McAfee touts 'cloud-based' malware defense system

McAfee follows F-Secure and Trend Micro with cloud-based anti-malware initiative to provide protection on the fly.

McAfee touts 'cloud-based' malware defense system

McAfee follows F-Secure and Trend Micro with cloud-based anti-malware initiative to provide protection on the fly.

McAfee touts 'cloud-based' malware defense system

McAfee follows F-Secure and Trend Micro with cloud-based anti-malware initiative to provide protection on the fly.

McAfee touts 'cloud-based' malware defense system

McAfee follows F-Secure and Trend Micro with cloud-based anti-malware initiative to provide protection on the fly.

Two new, popular malware attacks

It's hard to know which malicious software will break out and have a major impact on the Internet. Two new attacks, one that preys on user fears of malware, and another that exploits our fondness for moving images, are strong candidates for break-out status. Users should beware, and vendors should be patching to help keep them under control.

Google: Most drive-by malware comes from China

SAN JOSE, Calif.--A analysis by Google of Web sites that have malware found most of the malicious drive-by activity is due to computers in China, an engineer for the search giant said at the Usenix security conference on Wednesday.

Google: Most drive-by malware comes from China

SAN JOSE, Calif.--A analysis by Google of Web sites that have malware found most of the malicious drive-by activity is due to computers in China, an engineer for the search giant said at the Usenix security conference on Wednesday.

iPhone game loads Windows malware

Researchers at security firm Sophos said that the cyber-criminals have created imitations of the Penguin Panic game laden with malware.

Malicious hackers use Facebook Wall for malware attack

Malicious hackers are trying to dupe Facebook users into downloading malware via deceptive Wall posts.

Malicious hackers use Facebook Wall for malware attack

Malicious hackers are trying to dupe Facebook users into downloading malware via deceptive Wall posts.

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