September issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Sep 1, 2013

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

The September 2013 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:

  • Is cybersecurity by fiat DOA?: 'Government-sponsored efforts to improve cybersecurity are underway ... but will they accomplish their goals?' Stephen Cobb, ESET.
  • Fans like Pro, too: All kinds of amazing things can be done in JavaScript, especially when the size is constrained. However, when you take size-optimization techniques, combine them with structure and variable-name obfuscations and cram in every malicious action that comes to mind, then you end up with something that looks like JS/Proslikefan. Peter Ferrie has the details.
  • Nedsym spamming: Despite recent declines, spam still accounts for more than 70 per cent of all email sent. Why does this happen? He Xu exposes the tip of the iceberg by analysing a recent spambot which is driven by the Andromeda botnet: Win32/Nedsym.G.
  • Greetz from academe: on motivation: In the latest of his 'Greetz from Academe' series, highlighting some of the work going on in academic circles, John Aycock looks at academic focus on hackers.

Note: The September 2013 VBSpam comparative review will be published as standalone article later in the month. As with all new VB100 and VBSpam 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.

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Posted on 2 September 2013 by Virus Bulletin

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