Bulletin

A short visit with a virus

Last month, Peter Ferrie described a Windows virus that turns Java class files into droppers for the virus, and concluded that it would be a simple matter to reverse that: for a virus writer to create a Java class file that turns Windows files into…

Making the case for incident response

‘There is a shift occurring in the security space around incident response. It’s becoming clear that no organization is completely safe.' Tim Armstrong

35% of CryptoLocker victims pay up

Research suggests ransomware is more prevalent than previously thought.

Securing the Internet of Things

Cisco launches competition to help with securing the Internet of Things.

Salted algorithm - part 2

Sality has been around for many years, yet it is still one of today’s most prevalent pieces of malware. Last month, Raul Alvarez described Sality’s algorithm, showing the strengths of its encryption, how it uses the stack as temporary memory for code…

Inside W32.Xpaj.B’S infection – part 2

Xpaj.B is one of the most complex and sophisticated file infectors in the world. It is difficult to detect, disinfect and analyse. Liang Yuan provides a deep analysis of its infection.

Don't forget to write

David Harley (ESET)

Industry veteran, prolific writer and educator David Harley reviews two recently published eBooks that aim to provide security guidance for consumers: Improve Your Security by Sorin Mustaca, and One Parent to Another by Tony Anscombe.

It is time for defenders to go on the offence

‘Challenge [defenders] to take a penetration testing or exploit development class.' Andreas Lindh

Greetz from academe: Full frontal

In the latest of his ‘Greetz from Academe’ series, highlighting some of the work going on in academic circles, John Aycock looks at a piece of research that reveals an anti-virus design vulnerability that leaves several of the major anti-virus…

Law minister is former spammer

Indian government minister has a history of spamming, according to researcher.