The rise of crimeware
Security Bites Podcast
In the summer of 2007, we saw thousands of Web sites defaced in a short time with referrer code to a server loaded with exploits. The exploits were part of a toolkit available for sale on the Internet allowing anyone--no skill required--to load the software onto a server somewhere, then direct traffic to that server. In this case, criminals took popular Web sites and inserted so-called iFrames. The viewer would see the desired page come up in his or her browser, but, behind the scenes, the browser would be contacting a server loaded with exploits.
Read the article HERE.
Cybercriminals employ toolkits in rising numbers
Cybercriminals need less technical expertise to conduct attacks to steal credit card numbers and other sensitive information thanks to a rising number of software packaged toolkits that automate most of the technical work.
Read the article HERE.
Crimeware toolkits take off in August
The distribution of Crimeware software kits soared in August, with the numbers used against websites and end-users outstripping the total for the three preceding months.
Read the article HERE.
In the summer of 2007, we saw thousands of Web sites defaced in a short time with referrer code to a server loaded with exploits. The exploits were part of a toolkit available for sale on the Internet allowing anyone--no skill required--to load the software onto a server somewhere, then direct traffic to that server. In this case, criminals took popular Web sites and inserted so-called iFrames. The viewer would see the desired page come up in his or her browser, but, behind the scenes, the browser would be contacting a server loaded with exploits.
Read the article HERE.
Cybercriminals employ toolkits in rising numbers
Cybercriminals need less technical expertise to conduct attacks to steal credit card numbers and other sensitive information thanks to a rising number of software packaged toolkits that automate most of the technical work.
Read the article HERE.
Crimeware toolkits take off in August
The distribution of Crimeware software kits soared in August, with the numbers used against websites and end-users outstripping the total for the three preceding months.
Read the article HERE.
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