Malware hits Twitter again
Shaun Nichols of VNUNET reports on a new Twitter attack is infecting users with a rogue antivirus download.
The attacks are reported to be spreading through Twitter in the form of posts from hijacked user accounts. The contains the words 'best video' and a link to an external domain.
Upon clicking the link, the user is taken to a fake video page which also launches a background attack script. The script attempts to install and launch a maliciously crafted PDF file which delivers the actual malware payload.
Rather than infect users with data-stealing malware or botnet controllers, the Trojan installs a fake security program called 'System Security.'
As with other rogue antivirus products, System Security presents false malware scans and alerts in an effort to dupe the user into paying money for a non-functioning security tool.
Since word of the attack first emerged, Twitter said that it has moved to suspend the offending accounts and resolve the issue....
Best video - Twitter attack
Shaun Nichols of VNUNET reports on a new Twitter attack is infecting users with a rogue antivirus download.
The attacks are reported to be spreading through Twitter in the form of posts from hijacked user accounts. The contains the words 'best video' and a link to an external domain.
Upon clicking the link, the user is taken to a fake video page which also launches a background attack script. The script attempts to install and launch a maliciously crafted PDF file which delivers the actual malware payload.
Rather than infect users with data-stealing malware or botnet controllers, the Trojan installs a fake security program called 'System Security.'
As with other rogue antivirus products, System Security presents false malware scans and alerts in an effort to dupe the user into paying money for a non-functioning security tool.
Since word of the attack first emerged, Twitter said that it has moved to suspend the offending accounts and resolve the issue....
Best video - Twitter attack