New “F0xy” Malware Uses Clever Techniques to Stay Hidden

I think it is not the first time malware used SNS as C&C, neither usage of BITS.

 

I always disable BITS, it's a security risk.

 

I agree. For instance this is from 2007: http://arstechnica.com/information-...dows-background-intelligent-transfer-service/

 

Description of service says that system updates are not possible if service is disabled. Do you temporary enable it each time you update your system?

 

Yes correct. But I have to admit that I don't update regularly. I only install updates once in a while, they sometimes do more bad than good.