Alert ON: Phishers Use Malware in Fake Facebook App

Phishers frequently introduce bogus applications to add new flavor into their phishing baits. Symantec has observed a scam where phishers were trying to steal login credentials, but their means of data theft wasn’t with the phishing bait alone.

 

Their ploy also used malware for harvesting users’ confidential information. The phishing site spoofed the login page of Facebook and was hosted on a free web hosting site.

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Alert ON: Symantec Security Response: Egobot & Nemim Blogs

Symantec has uncovered a sophisticated Trojan, Backdoor.Egobot, which steals confidential information from Korean companies and also executives doing business with Korea (including targets from Australia, Russia, Brazil, and the United States).

 The attackers will often send their victims a spear-phishing email containing malware that appears to be from someone they know (see screenshot above).

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New Norton Secured Seal is the Most Recognized Trust Mark on the Internet

MANILA, Philippines – April 23, 2012 – Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) announced today that it is combining the power of the VeriSign checkmark with the industry-leading Norton brand, to create the most recognized trust mark on the Internet – the Norton™ Secured Seal.  It will be displayed more than half a billion times per day in 170 countries on websites and in search results on enabled browsers.  The Norton Secured Seal provides consumers and businesses with the assurance that the website is highly-trusted and secure.
“As content web choices explode and threats increase, customers increasingly need confirmation that a web site is genuine and safe,” said Christian Christiansen, program vice president for Security Products and Services at IDC. “To answer this customer requirement, companies need to present customers with assurances of reliability. Therefore, the Norton Secured Seal, backed by Symantec authentication and security, is an important and recognizable trust mark for online consumers.”
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