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How to Get Hacked on Facebook
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/how-to-get-hacked-on-facebook/
One of the most common scenarios we observe on a daily basis are users coaxed into phishing campaigns and malicious applications on Facebook. As we interact with our friends and family on social networks, we tend to trust of any and all of the information that appears to be from our “trusted network.” However, Facebook [...]
Thu, 26 Aug 10
Rogueware on the roll
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/rogueware-on-the-roll/
Quite recently a new rogueware called Advanced Security Tool 2010 entered the scene. This file is being detected as Adware/SecurityTool2010.Besides having a more modern look and a slick interface, it also loads an exploit known as the help center vulnerability. Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin in July.Preventive measures can be taken by keeping your [...]
Wed, 18 Aug 10
Facebook clickjackers target victims using McDonald’s as bait
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/facebook-clickjackers-target-victims-using-mcdonalds-as-bait/
Would you click on the link below?If so, you would quickly find yourself becoming the latest victim in a recent string of Facebook Clickjacking attacks. The HappyMeals and other Clickjacking attacks work by enticing victims with catchy one liners, such as “OMG! I cant BELIEVE a WOMAN found THIS in her McDonalds Nuggets! WTFF!! >> [...]
Sat, 14 Aug 10
Blackhat SEO Attack Targeting Halloween and Thanksgiving
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/blackhat-seo-attack-targeting-halloween-and-thanksgiving/
It’s not uncommon for us to see cyber criminals targeting current events or upcoming holidays, but this time we came across a campaign that is several months ahead of schedule. An ongoing Blackhat SEO campaign is heavily targeting Halloween and Thanksgiving related keywords.The Top 5 targeted keywords:1. Printable (cards)2. Halloween3. Thanksgiving4. Invitations5. TurkeyTag cloud of [...]
Fri, 13 Aug 10
Moshi Monster under attack
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/moshi-monster-under-attack/
The first thing I’ve said this morning when Asier told me that there was a BlackHat SEO attack on Moshi Monster was “What the hell is a Moshi Monster?” Well, it seems that they have been out there for a while, the best description I’ve found is the one at Gizmodo: “a mash of Tamagotchi, [...]
Wed, 4 Aug 10
Chelsea Clinton BlackHat SEO attack
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/chelsea-clinton-blackhat-seo-attack/
We want to warn you of a new BlackHat SEO attack that we have detected and that aims at distributing rogueware.Be careful when you search for information about Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of President Bill Clinton, who has been in the news recently due to her recent wedding, as you can fall into the cybercrooks’ [...]
Tue, 3 Aug 10
Back from Vegas
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/back-from-vegas/
We’re back from a week’s worth of Blackhat, Defcon, and Security B-sides action in Las Vegas, Nevada! During our week long trip, we had the unique pleasure of sponsoring and speaking at our 3rd Security B-Sides since the start of the B-sides format last year.Our talk, entitled “Catch that Butterfly,” focused on the Mariposa Botnet [...]