Breaches galore as Cryptome hacked to infect visitors with malware

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by ronjor, Feb 13, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    164,145
    Location:
    Texas
    http://arstechnica.com/business/new...me-hacked-to-infect-visitors-with-malware.ars
     
    ronjor, Feb 13, 2012
    #1
  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,146
    More proof that "safe browsing" and "common sense" won't do jack for a user. Another (at least somewhat) safe website spewing malware.
     
    Hungry Man, Feb 13, 2012
    #2
  3. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    Not really. 99.99% of the time you've got absolutely nothing to worry about if you're fully patched, which falls under common sense, alongside declining any download a server might suddenly shovel to you without asking.
     
    elapsed, Feb 13, 2012
    #3
  4. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,146
    99.99%? Sounds legit.
     
    Hungry Man, Feb 13, 2012
    #4
  5. G1111

    G1111 Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    Posts:
    2,294
    Location:
    USA
    Always concerned about that .01% though. I visited an online photo site and if it wasn't for my security setup I would have been hosed.
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2012
    G1111, Feb 13, 2012
    #5
  6. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    Well, how often do you hear about 0-day brand new unpatched vulnerabilities being used? Now, how often do you hear about month old patched vulnerabilities being used?
     
    elapsed, Feb 13, 2012
    #6
  7. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,146
    I definitely hear about 0days once in a while (A flash/java one pops up once in a while and they'll even get exploited), not all that rare at all. Patched vulns get used more often, but a lot of the times it's recently patched, ie: just a few days old (this has happened a lot with java, exploits that are out within the week.)
     
    Hungry Man, Feb 14, 2012
    #7
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...