Windows Shortcut Flaw underpins power plant Trojan
Hackers develop new Trojan, to exploit new Windows Shortcut Flaw! Are you secure???
Full Article : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/16/windows_shortcut_trojan/
Hackers have developed malware that spreads via USB sticks using a previously unknown security weakness involving Windows’ handling of shortcut files.
Malware targeting the security weakness in the handling of ‘lnk shortcut files has been spotted in the wild by Belarus-based security firm VirusBlokAda. The malware uses rootkit-style functionality to mask its presence on infected systems. These rootlet drivers come digitally signed by legitimate software developer Realtek Semiconductor, a further mark of the sophistication of the attack.
Even users that have a fully patched version of Windows 7 are still at risk! so beware!
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WizZ ~ Hacktalk Security Team
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