Web Security

Posts about web security.

RATSNIFF

The new trojan, known as Ratsnif, is used by OceanLotus, a known cybercriminal ring linked to Vietnam’s espionage efforts. Also known as APT32, CobaltKitty, SeaLotus, and APT-C-00 in the infosec community, the hackers typically combine unique malware with commercially-available tools, like Cobalt Strike.Ratsnif is a remote access trojan used in cyber-espionage campaigns from the OceanLotus […]

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ADWARE

Adware is unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser. Some security professionals view it as the forerunner of the modern-day PUP (potentially unwanted program). Typically, it uses an underhanded method to either disguise itself as legitimate, or piggyback on another program to trick you into installing it on your

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keylogger

It is called a keylogger, spyware or monitoring software, it can be the equivalent of digital surveillance, revealing every click and touch, every download and conversation.A keylogger (short for keystroke logger) is software that tracks or logs the keys struck on your keyboard, typically in a covert manner so that you don’t know that your

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Backdoor

When a site gets compromised, the attackers will often leave some piece of malware behind to allow them access back to the site. Hackers want to leave a door open to retain control of the website and to reinfect it continuously. This type of malware is called a backdoor.Backdoors are types of malware that allow

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