After the discovery of a malware using the Sony DRM Software”s rootkit capability, Sony has now suspended the distribution of its DRM Software. But, despite of the critical issue on Sony”s software, they are not making their removal kit readily available. To get information on how to remove the rootkit component, you have togive out…

A new worm sober is currently in thewild.It is very similar to WORM_SOBER.AC in the sense thatit drops its file in the same locationsame filename (services.exe)also terminates MRT.EXE(Microsoft’s Malware Removal Tool) andthen displays this messageboxAlso has emails in German.packed with UPX.If I remember correctly the previous WORM_SOBER.AC was also firstspammed as a UPX packed worm….

Sony-BMG is now facing a law suit from a digital-rights organization and four law firms for its digital property protection software (which contains a rootkit that hides all files and registry with the $sys$ on its filename).Moreover Sony’s claim that the software will not harm the user’s system has been compromised when a backdoor malware…

RealNetworks Inc. addressed security vulnerabilities in its RealPlayer product used in playing audio/video files. Some of the vulnerable product versions are as follows:Windows RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040-1235) RealPlayer 10 RealOne Player v2 RealOne Player v1 RealPlayer 8 RealPlayer EnterpriseLinux Linux RealPlayer 10 (10.0.0 – 5) Helix Player (10.0.0 – 5)Note: For the complete list and for…

We came across a website that looks like a legitimate Microsoft Site which hosts a Trojan. The links and images are mirrored from the original Microsoft page except for the “download” button. (Click on the image below for a larger size)It is noted that when you click on the “download” button it points to an…