Our listing of the top 10 malware threats for December 2008 provided by the Kaspersky Security Network.

1)   Virus.Win32.Sality.aa

2)   Packed.Win32.Krap.b

3)   Trojan-Downloader.Win32.VB.eql

4)   Worm.Win32.AutoRun.dui

5)   Trojan.HTML.Agent.ai

6)   Trojan-Downloader.WMA.GetCodec.c

7)   Virus.Win32.Alman.b

8)   Trojan.Win32.AutoIt.ci

9)   Packed.Win32.Black.a

10) Worm.Win32.AutoIt.ar

Source: Kaspersky Lab

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Fake Antivirus programs – also known as Rogue Security software – continue to plague PC users.  Last week, when Microsoft pushed out it’s weekly security patches, the Malicious Software Removal Tool targeted one particular file responsible for most of these extortionist programs, known as FakeSecSen.  Data released by Microsoft indicates that this malware was removed from over 990,000 computers.  Approximately 5 out of every 1000 PCs showed signs of infection.

FakeSecSen has gone by many names, including Vista Antivirus 2008, Windows Antivirus, XPert Antivirus, Power Antivirus, Antivirus 2009, and several variations of these terms.  These programs pretend to be anti-malware solutions, but in fact they do not really scan PCs, they report finding dozens or hundreds of infections which actually don’t exist, and prove extremely annoying until the users either pay the “upgrade” or “registration” fees or find a way to remove them.  Removal generally requires a genuine anti-malware utility or entails long, complicated manual steps involving registry entries, hidden files, and invisible processes.

Infection often occurs when users visit a compromised web site and click in pop-up windows offering a free security scan or free security software downloads.  Spam emails and even “drive-by” infections are also possible.

It’s nice that Microsoft has addressed this in their most recent patch release, but this is small consolation to those who become infected with this type of malware after last Tuesday, or those who have suffered for months before that.  A good computer / internet security suite such as those offered by Kaspersky Internet Security offer full protection against FakeSecSen and related malware.

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The number of Internet security threats is constantly increasing, and to protect your data and the integrity of your system you need an anti-virus solution, such as Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0. Due to holes in security created by a rapidly evolving Internet, the threat posed by cyber criminals and hackers is becoming increasingly severe. Kaspersky’s sophisticated software package offers many features that are essential to reducing your threat of virus exposure and infection.

Viruses are not the only criminal activity on the Internet today, and threats such as spyware, phishers, and hackers pose tremendous risk to your network security. A growing problem, identity theft has likely already affected you or someone else that you know. If your system is hacked, or your laptop is lost or stolen, your sensitive personal and financial information can become compromised. Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0 scans web files and email for malware and other threats, allowing you to browse the Internet without worry.

As new viruses and other threats continue to surface, the technology used to create them is becoming more complex and difficult to detect. Virus programmers are always looking for ways to layer on encryption to conceal their code deep within your system where many anti-virus programs cannot find it. Anti-virus programming must constantly evolve to keep up with these always-changing threats.

Many anti-virus programs offer only periodic updates, and your system can be attacked before your software even recognizes the threat. Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0 provides automatic hourly updates, and is able to respond to malware threats within two hours of detection. The unparalleled number of updates each month prevents new viruses from entering your system undetected.

Malware moves quickly, and some viruses are capable of destroying files within seconds. Therefore, it is vital to use anti-virus software that is able to minimize attacks before they happen. Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0 utilizes intelligent proactive heuristics, which allows for the automatic isolation of files without a match to those contained in the signature database. This way, code is checked in a safe place, reducing the risk of harm to your computer. To prevent possible viral infection, Kaspersky monitors your system with real-time behavior analysis. The anti-virus software will alert you to any potential problems immediately, roll back malicious changes to your system, and restore files that have been encrypted with ransomware.

Ranked first in both independent tests and reviews, Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0 is the leading anti-virus software.It finds and neutralizes more threats more quickly to keep your computer and private information safe. Kaspersky even varies its scans based on the user’s activity for a customized approach. Based on its variety of sophisticated features and impressive rate of updates, it is easy to understand why Kaspersky AntiVirus 7.0 is the anti-virus software preferred by so many people.

Author: Christopher

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A recent article on Forbes talks about a Lieutenant Colonel of the Army purchasing Apple Macintosh computers to decrease their risk of exploitation. Primarily in response to the recent security breach of the Pentagon back in June as well as a few other incidents. It is widely discussed that Macintosh computers are more secure than Windows & Linux based computers because fewer vulnerabilities exist for the Mac platform.

What I never hear talked about in these discussions is the alarming fact that Macintosh had five and a half more vulnerabilities per month on average than Windows throughout the year 2007. You can see the details and the numbers in a recent ZDNet article. It is quite common to see Macintosh users without any active Malware (Anti-Virus, Worm, Trojan, Spyware) protection.

Back in April 3Com held a short lived contest that resulted in compromising a fully patched Macintosh laptop for a prize of $10,000 and the MacBook.

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• Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.q
• Trojan-Spy.HTML.Fraud.ay
• Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.aa
• Worm.Win32.Feebs.gen
• Email-Worm.Win32.Mydoom.l
• Exploit.Win32.PDF-URI.k
• Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.t
• Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.gt
• Email-Worm.Win32.Nyxem.e
• Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.c
• Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.x
• Email-Worm.Win32.Scano.gen
• Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t
• Virus.Win32.Virut.a
• Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.u
• Email-Worm.Win32.LovGate.w
• Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.dam
• Exploit.Win32.IMG-WMF.y
• Trojan-Spy.HTML.Paylap.bg

Data from Kaspersky Lab

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“Dave gets into work after a good night’s sleep. A few hellos later, he is at his workstation. He is the top finance guy and recently got a high speed computer that he uses to conduct various high value financial transactions every day. He also holds critical and confidential information about company’s financial position on his computer. He is generally quite energetic and is known to be very efficient. But today, he seems dull and has missed his status report deadline, which is very unlike him. Missing a deadline annoys him and he appears unusually temperamental and over-stressed today. He screams at his computer. As the day progresses, similar behavior is observed across the office. Some people are even popping pills to beat their headaches.”

This is a typical scenario at an office that is hit by a computer virus which has not been detected yet. And that shows that computer viruses infect humans too (in a way)….Just check what happens next…

“Dave tries to open a couple of files on his computer. But he cannot access them. His computer is too slow. It’s been 7 hours since he got into office and no work has been done yet. IT department has been informed but nothing has been found wrong. There are no back-ups for his file either”

No backups, low detection rate and slow response to virus outbreak. This is a complete lapse of information security and protection.

“The losses are mounting by the minute and it sends a shiver down your spine. You regret the compromise you made in selecting a proper information security solution “

Lesson Learned: ‘Treating Information security as a secondary thing can cost you your business’

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