ZeroAccess, a kernel-mode rootkit, recently shifted its infection technique from kernel mode to user mode. (For more on ZeroAccess, which turns infected systems into a peer-to-peer botnet, read the
Author: McAfee Labs
This is our second look at security-related changes to Windows 8 and the new Metro interface. Our first post introduced the topic and examined some of what’s new and potentially risky in Inte
As we see new threats arrive daily employing unique and complex capabilities, it is surprising to find a Swedish bot using a control server that was active in 2009. Generally malware authors keep c
With the upcoming Windows 8, Microsoft hopes to finally make Windows a serious contender in the tablet market and to offer a consistent user experience across all Windows devices. Our examination o