CERT Polska has announced takedown action against web properties associated with a huge botnet known as Virut. Paul Ducklin takes a look at takedowns, and why they are important even if their effectiveness is often short-lived…
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'Madi' malware acts like Flame virus, targets Middle East
VentureBeat A new piece of malware called Madi is spreading in the Middle East, and it has a number of the same characteristics as the Flame virus — known to be a major step in cyber-espionage. The year-old malware comes in the form of a phishing email, which … Move over, Flame: New Messiah-themed malware targets Iran, Israel Mahdi Malware Hits Middle Eastern Targets Middle East's Latest Malware Malady Does It Old-School |