blog:
http://ddanchev.blogspot.com/2010/02/diverse-portfolio-of-scarewareblackhat.html
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2010
“A Diverse Portfolio of Scareware/Blackhat SEO Redirectors Courtesy of the Koobface Gang”
-Posted by Dancho Danchev
SNIPPET: “With scareware/rogueware/fake security software continuing to be the cash-cow choice for the Koobface gang, keeping them on a short leash in order to become the biggest opportunity cost for the gang’s business model is crucial.
The following are currently active blackhat SEO redirectors/Koobface-infected hosts redirectors and actual scareware domains courtesy of the gang.”
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/01/BUJB1BR33G.DTL
“Hackers turn to social media to attack companies”
Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera, Chronicle Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
SNIPPET: “Social media is increasingly becoming fertile ground for hackers to attack companies with spam and malware, according to a report released Monday by a security firm.”
SNIPPET: “Worm evolves
The troublesome Koobface worm also continued to evolve in sophistication. In 2009, the worm became capable of automatically registering a Facebook account, befriending strangers and posting malicious content on the walls of potential victims, the report said.”