LATEST THREATS....
BlueBugging |
The exploitation of Bluetooth vulnerability to hack into your phone, pda, or wireless network to steal data.
- BlueBugging article @ PC World
- BlueBugging article @ Scientific American
- BlueBugging article @ the Bunker
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BlueSnarfing |
The exploitation of Bluetooth vulnerability to hack into your phone, pda, or wireless network to steal data, destroy information, send SMS messages, or make calls.
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Brador |
Brador is a backdoor trojan affecting Pocket PC devices. Once installed, the device locks up and allows the virus creator to enter your device through a backdoor where they can steal data, download files, and even upload more malicious code.
- Brador article @ PC World
- Brador article @ Techtree
- Brador article @ Techworld
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Cabir |
Cabir, a series 60 trojan, has shown itself in many variants. Originally a proof-of-concept worm, Cabir has recently appeared in the wild, even making its way to the US. Cabir spreads itself via Bluetooth, draining battery life by constantly searching for nearby devices.
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CommWarrior |
CommWarrior, a Series 60 trojan, is the first virus to make use of MMS messaging. CommWarrior runs silently in the background sending costly MMS messages at random intervals and also attempts to spread itself to nearby devices via Bluetooth.
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Dampig |
Disguised as a cracked version of the popular FSCaller application, Dampig installs several Cabir variants, corrupts uninstall data, and disables major applications, address books, and file managers.
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Disguised as a Series 60 patch/update, the Drever trojan, once installed, crashes critical system components, disables anti-virus software, and prevents any application from being launched, locking the phone.
- Drever article @ Symbian Central
- Drever article @ PhoneMag
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From the creators of the Cabir virus, Duts is the first virus attacking the Pocket PC operating system, infecting .exe files.
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Fontal, a Series 60 trojan posing as legitimate software, installs a corrupted font file that disables your phone on reboot--a complete system wipe is required, losing all data stored on the device.
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Gavno, a Series 60 trojan posing as a Symbian OS patch, disables call functions virtually rendering your phone useless. Later variants of Gavno also included copies of Cabir.
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Hobbes, a trojan affecting some Series 60 devices, disables applications upon phone reboot. Hobbes poses as Symantec anti-virus software to trick users into installing.
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Lasco is the first Series 60 virus able to infect Symbian SIS files. Similar to Cabir, Lasco attempts to replicate itself to nearby devices via Bluetooth.
- Lasco article @ Virus.org
- Lasco article @ PC World
- Lasco article @ New Scientist
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Locknut, a Series 60 trojan similar to Gavno, blocks applications from launching and also installs variants of Cabir which then attempt to replicate themselves via Bluetooth.
- Locknut article @ Symbian Central
- Locknut article @ PhoneMag
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Mabir, a new Series 60 trojan from the original Cabir author, is another virus to make use of MMS. Whenever an infected phone receives an MMS or SMS, Mabir sends itself to the sender's phone, posing as a reply. Mabir also uses Bluetooth to attempt further spreading.
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Posing as the popular video game "Metal Gear Solid," this Series 60 trojan has a dual attack. It first disables anti-virus software, blocks file explorers and other applications from being launched, then installs variants of Cabir and spreads itself via Bluetooth.
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One of the first malicious Symbian trojans, Mosquitos poses as a game but instead installs code that repeatedly sends out costly SMS messages.
- Mosquitos article @ Silicon
- Mosquitos article @ PC World
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One of the most visible Symbian trojans, upon installation Skulls disables all Symbian applications and replaces the icons with a malicious-looking skull. Removal can only be completed by a hard-reset of your phone.
- Skulls.L article @ ZDNet UK
- Skulls article @ C|Net
- Skulls article @ ComputerWorld
- Skulls article @ eWeek
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