Maxhedroom Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Here is yet another nasty piece of work.TDSS, TDL-4 most complex and sophisticated toolInsecuirity experts at Kaspersky Lab have dubbed the latest version of the malware, TDSS, TDL-4 as the most complex and sophisticated tool is the in the cybercriminals’ arsenal.In statement the outfit said that the powerful rootkit component and other TDL capabilities allow the author to create a botnet made up from millions of personal computers. Kaspersky Lab said that the software has its own encryption method for communication between computers in the botnet and to the command and control servers. It also used of a public peer-to-peer network for sending commands to control infected computers, and adding proxy server functionality to enabling cybercrimnals to sell anonymous internet access through infected computers.Kaspersky Lab experts, Sergey Golovanov and Igor Sumenkov warned that changes in TDL-4 have been aimed at building a botnet which is as well-hidden from competitors and anti-virus companies alike. It would also allow access to infected machines even if all the command centres were closed. TDL-4 can now delete around 20 of the most popular competing malware on an infected machine, including widespread programs such as Gbot, ZeuS, Optima and others, they said.From here:http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/23253-kaspersky-dubs-rootkit-a-killerHeh...It can go after and uninstall competing malware...that's just insane. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyo Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Insecuirity experts at Kaspersky LabI mean, wtf, Nick Farrell... what kind of "author" are you? And he has an English name :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niharjhatn Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have to say, thats pretty awesome work by the hackers!!PS Maxhedroom, the neons on your PC look AWESOME!! Considering trading away car insurance for a PC like yours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxhedroom Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 They were not not taking a jab at Kaspersky, they refer to all the antivirus companies as 'insecurity' experts...it's just a little pun they use because it's the AV's job to deal with insecurities. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyo Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 That's not the way to use the word, and it's misspelled anyway. Kaspersky and others like them are "security experts".And it is about Kaspersky Lab only (not that it matters)...Anyway, who am I to contest Nick Farrell's literary style... plus, the article is about rootkits and stuff, so I'll stop deviating :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxhedroom Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 That's not the way to use the word, and it's misspelled anyway. Kaspersky and others like them are "security experts".That's what a 'pun' is...a play on words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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