View Full Version : Just me or Virtumonde on the rise
DarkSoldierX
2008-06-12, 19:14
Is it just me or is virtumonde infecting more and more. Wierd. Anyone have any insight on this?
Terminator
2008-06-12, 21:51
The thing with a lot of spyware is, it relies on ignorance (e.g. not knowing what a phishing attack is) and stupidity of the user (e.g. not having a Firewall and not keeping relevant programs up-to-date) to spread, that is why Pests like Virtumonde and Smitfraud are becoming more common!
drragostea
2008-06-12, 22:38
The thing with a lot of spyware is, it relies on ignorance (e.g. not knowing what a phishing attack is) and stupidity of the user (e.g. not having a Firewall and not keeping relevant programs up-to-date) to spread, that is why Pests like Virtumonde and Smitfraud are becoming more common!
Well also... not everyone is as knowledgeable and advanced as we are. Many take computer classes... others are self-taught.
Many in the cyber-world are just beginners. Just making the first connection to the Internet.
However, not all in the cyber world is benign. Spyware has become a heck lot worse compared to the past.
It depends on User Decision. Downloading crack and warez. Going to places where they shouldn't go.
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Virtuemonde and SmitFraud are heck persistent to remove. It's like leeches. I recall removing Virtuemonde with Spybot, after scanning and fixing it 30 times.
Superantispyware however, did the job of removing SmitFraud. Spybot-SD found the traces.
Nowadays, there's more variants than you can count. :fear:
Terminator
2008-06-12, 22:51
Well also... not everyone is as knowledgeable and advanced as we are. Many take computer classes... others are self-taught.
Many in the cyber-world are just beginners. Just making the first connection to the Internet.
However, not all in the cyber world is benign. Spyware has become a heck lot worse compared to the past.
It depends on User Decision. Downloading crack and warez. Going to places where they shouldn't go.
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Virtuemonde and SmitFraud are heck persistent to remove. It's like leeches. I recall removing Virtuemonde with Spybot, after scanning and fixing it 30 times.
Superantispyware however, did the job of removing SmitFraud. Spybot-SD found the traces.
Nowadays, there's more variants than you can count. :fear:
Thats exactly what I was trying to say I just couldn't find the words:eek:.
DarkSoldierX
2008-06-12, 22:54
Anyone know the origin of Virtumonde? I'l go to the guy's house that made it and....... I wont speak more of this, he might be watching.
drragostea
2008-06-12, 23:07
@Terminator: Aha, nice try. But it's my words. :euro:
@Soldier: Well if we all know who made Virtuemonde, then the "guy" or female would be arrested and charged by now.
Of course, Virtuemonde can't infect you just by posting this, Soldier. Lols.
DarkSoldierX
2008-06-13, 00:11
Thats Not What Im Talking About!!! Stick To The Plan! You Bring The Axe, And I Bring The Bag And Rags! Just Do It! Oh Noes! He Knows What We Are Planning! Run!
drragostea
2008-06-13, 00:27
DarkSoldier... is this a joke/play?
Virtuemonde could be created by a male or a female. Who knows?
The purpose of the Tavern is:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=187
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It's for unrelated tech questions. -.-
A few links of interest.
Warning! Infection via bad CODEC installs. Zlob Trojan (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7344)
Sun Microsystems~Java. Security vunerability in older versions left on system (http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=12880&postcount=2)
Who Writes Malicious Programs and Why? (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?chapter=153280553)
Malware Complaints (http://www.malwarecomplaints.info/index.php)
Hi Tashi :)
We are aware of that. But like the OP says, there seems to be an increse of such infections. How come ? And who are the people behind it ?
Greetz, Red.
Hello,
We are aware of that.
Actually the links were provided for anyone who might read this topic and find them of interest.
But like the OP says, there seems to be an increse of such infections. How come ?
As one of the links above stated, it is about profit and:
The Neverending Story (http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/06/neverending-story.html)
Top Ten excuses why people don't want to secure their computer (http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/06/top-ten-excuses-why-people-dont-want-to.html)
And who are the people behind it ?
Names, domains and numbers? The subject is vast so afraid I can't assist there.
Notes from AusCERT 2008 (http://weblog.infoworld.com/securityadviser/archives/2008/05/notes_from_ausc.html)
Best regards.