June issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 1, 2012

The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

The June 2012 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download in PDF or PRC (Kindle) format.

Some of the things this month's issue has in store are:

  • Botnets in the browser: '... attackers can trivially create a botnet that will run on any modern OS, on any personal Internet device, in any location in the world.' Robert McArdle, Trend Micro.
  • So, enter stage right: Some virus writers try to find obscure side effects of instructions in an attempt to confuse virus analysts. Sometimes they succeed, and sometimes we already know about the side effects. The latter is the case with the technique used in the W32/Flizzy virus. Peter Ferrie has the details.
  • Andromeda botnet: The Andromeda botnet recruits its bots thanks to four key elements - compromised websites, an exploit kit, a downloader and a mailing engine - linked by four sequential phases. Neo Tan takes a closer look.
  • EICAR 2012: Eddy Willems presents a roundup of this year's EICAR conference in Portugal.

Note: The June 2012 VB100 comparative review on Windows Server 2008 R2 will be published as standalone article later in the month. As with all new VBSpam and VB100 reviews, the report will be available for non-subscribers to purchase as a standalone item (Virus Bulletin subscribers will be notified by email when the comparative is available to download). Non-subscribers can purchase VB100 reports here and VBSpam reports here.

Subscribers click here to access the issue.

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Posted on 28 May 2012 by Virus Bulletin

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