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Trojan Analysis Leads To Russian Data Hoard

Posted by kdawson on from the Gozi-dissected dept.

Stolen Identity writes "An attack by a single Trojan variant compromises thousands, circumvents SSL, and uploads the results to a Russian dropzone server. A unique blow-by-blow analysis reveals evidence of cooperation between groups of malware specialists acting as service providers and points to the future of malware's growing underground economy."

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  1. Re:What About Firefox Users? by BlueTrin · · Score: 5, Funny

    is IE really that flawed?

    +2 funny

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  2. Possible solution... by Dogtanian · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...to the problem of AV companies not picking them up; offer a large-ish reward for information, and have someone involved tell the AV companies about the trojan as soon as possible. It only needs one relatively unimportant person (coder peon?) to blab and give the game away, so long as they're assured of having their identity kept secret.

    I'm sure there are a million flaws in this idea, but it's a start.

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  3. headline strike again! by Arielholic · · Score: 5, Funny

    Trojan Analysis Leads To Russian Data Hoard

    So the analysis led the the hoarding? Everybody stop analyzing NOW!

    1. Re:headline strike again! by Hoi+Polloi · · Score: 2, Funny

      They meant "Horde". It is obviously being run by a WoW guild.

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  4. Re:IP traceback by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    They must have a physical location they work from in Russia. A few ex-KGB guys for hire would be more than happy to "solve" this problem for the right amount.