chiawaikian
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 Posted: 03/23/06 - 09:35 Post subject: Researchers warn of Trojan hearse |
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| Quote: | Security researchers at Sana Security Inc. are warning of a new type of malicious software designed to steal usernames and passwords from Web surfers. The malware, dubbed "rootkit.hearse," uses rootkit cloaking techniques, making it extremely difficult to detect.
In order to steal information, however, the software must first be downloaded onto a user's system. This can be done by tricking the user into downloading the malicious code, or by infecting a computer with some other form of malware. Once installed, it sends the sensitive information to a server in Russia that appears to have been in operation since March 16, Sana said.
The software has two components: a Trojan horse application that communicates with the Russian server, and rootkit software that cloaks the malicious software from system tools and antivirus programs. Sana has observed the software being downloaded in conjunction with the Win32.Alcra worm.
Rootkit.hearse uses the same kind of cloaking techniques made infamous by Sony BMG Music Entertainment's XCP (Extended Copy Protection) rootkit software, according to Sana Chief Technology Officer Vlad Gorelik.
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Entire article at:
http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/story/0,10801,109763,00.html |
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