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Java-based malware driving DDoS botnet infects Windows, Mac, Linux devices

Java-based malware driving DDoS botnet infects Windows, Mac, Linux devices | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
From arstechnica.com - January 30, 2014 12:20 PM
Multi-platform threat exploits old Java flaw, gains persistence.

 

Researchers have uncovered a piece of botnet malware that is capable of infecting computers running Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux that have Oracle's Java software framework installed.

 

The cross-platform HEUR:Backdoor.Java.Agent.a, as reported in a blog post published Tuesday by Kaspersky Lab, takes hold of computers by exploiting CVE-2013-2465, a critical Java vulnerability that Oracle patched in June. The security bug is present on Java 7 u21 and earlier. Once the bot has infected a computer, it copies itself to the autostart directory of its respective platform to ensure it runs whenever the machine is turned on.

 

Compromised computers then report to an Internet relay chat channel that acts as a command and control server.

 


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"Unless it is absolutely necessary to run Java in web browsers, disable it", DHS-sponsored CERT team says

"Unless it is absolutely necessary to run Java in web browsers, disable it", DHS-sponsored CERT team says | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
From nakedsecurity.sophos.com - January 20, 2013 5:24 AM
Can you really justify having Java installed on your main web browser any more? Even if you have installed the latest security patch?

It's time to rip Java out of your browser for better securi...

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A MUST follow instructions!!!

 
Gust MEES's curator insight, January 20, 2013 9:05 AM

===> A MUST follow instructions!!! <===

 

 

Use one browser where Java is disabled for normal surfing! Use a second one where Java is enabled for making eBanking + other sites which require Java...

 

Make sure YOU have the last update and delete ALL previous versions of JAVA on your hard disk!

 

Learn more:

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Java-vulnerabilities

 

- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/safer-internet-day-2013-sid2013-participation/

 
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Apple updates Safari, gives better control over Java applets

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From nakedsecurity.sophos.com - April 20, 2013 7:06 AM
Apple has pushed out a Safari update to go along with this week's "Java Tuesday" fix.

It's supposed to give you finer-grained control over Java in your browser.

Paul Ducklin puts it through i...

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Jacksbot Java malware can take control of Windows, Mac, and Linux systems

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From thenextweb.com - November 2, 2012 5:37 AM

Two weeks ago, Mac security software company Intego discovered malware which it classified as "a new Java backdoor trojan called Java/Jacksbot.A.” New threats are discovered all the time, but Intego later concluded that even though Jacksbot is a variant of the Java remote access tool (RAT) created by the jailbreaking group Redpois0n, it can target multiple platforms.

 

The malware writers behind JACKSBOT may just be testing the waters for a successful multiplatform malware; however for now they appear to be unwilling to invest the time and resources to develop the code more completely.

 

===> It’s likely that the authors will continue to improve the code to fully support infection for OS X and Linux. <===

 

Read more, a MUST:

http://thenextweb.com/2012/10/31/jacksbot-java-malware-can-take-control-of-windows-mac-and-linux-systems/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;amp;utm_medium=twitter

 


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