Friday, 28 November 2025

Last week reports came out stating that the Dorkbot worm is now targeting Skype users. The worm fools users into downloading the malware, whose payload locks down machines. Once infected, users' contact lists are pinged with the message "LOL is this your new profile pic?" and a .zip file. When the .zip file is clicked it opens a backdoor and installs the worm. The machine is then enlisted into a botnet and users are asked to make a $200 payment within 24 to 48 hours in order to receive their files back.

This ransomware aspect of the worm is a new element compared to the previous strains that affected Facebook and Twitter.

Below is a comment from Dominique Karg, Chief Hacking officer from AlienVault, on why he thinks the Dorkbot will not be as effective as it could have been:

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ANDOVER, Massachusetts: According to Napatech, the world's largest vendor of intelligent adapters for network monitoring and analysis, the acceleration in data speeds and volumes in telecom networks is increasing the need for real-time network management solutions. Network probes have been identified as strategic components in assuring customer quality of experience and enabling more innovative services.

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Earlier this week, Keith Ng blogged about a massive security hole in the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) network. He was able to walk up to a public kiosk in the Work and Income office and—without cracking a password or planting a Trojan—immediately gain access to thousands upon thousands of sensitive files.

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San Jose, California: Mobixell Networks, a leading global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions, announced yesterday that Safaricom, the largest integrated communications service provider in Kenya, has deployed Mobixell Seamless Access as its mobile data traffic management solution. This new implementation plays a key role in Safaricom’s strategy to offer the best available user experience with faster access to data services for its 19 million subscribers.

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  3. Barracuda Web Application Firewall adds new Application Layer DDoS Protections
  4. US affirms its capacity to conduct cyber warfare
  5. One in three Brits carry less than a fiver in cash, but cashless society not on the cards just yet
  6. IGEL thin clients to integrate with Imprivata OneSign to deliver secure, No Click Access to virtual desktops
  7. gateprotect appoints Comguard as its authorised Value Added Distributor for the Middle East region
  8. Brits protect Facebook passwords over banking PINs
  9. “Penetration testers need to advance their skills” says expert
  10. Inaugural BORDERPOL Conference opens today for gathering of border control industry
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  12. Managing the Social Impact of Least Privilege Security
  13. Court orders fake Security Director to pay £ 9,000 for security offences
  14. Balancing the security challenges of protecting VIPs and celebrities, whilst making cautious room for their engagement with fans in the public
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