Once they' are installed, the malicious elements run silently in the surrounding to activate the fraud. Users who select to install the second file end up with a Trojan that downloads three files from a remote location. To influence more, the threats recognize the antivirus installed on the computer and exhibits its logo inside the lock screen. Symantec found these files as Trojan.Ransomlock which presents the victim with a warning text from FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Cybercrime Division and request him to pay a fine to have their computer unlocked. All three files are similar and are utilized by the attacker to move forward the resilience of the threat by giving more locations for the threat to contact any one definite website be unapproachable for any reason. The Trojan then receives order to download files on three diverse locations. The flash_player_updater.exe file releases a POST request on port8080. Option 2 installs an ad-clicking component, both of which functions for illogical revenue formation. Option 1 installs ransomware whereas the other, i.e. Chrome://components Adobe Flash Player UpdateĪlthough these files are same, they have different behaviors. Exe', they claims and both include the Ponik Trojan downloader, published HELP NET SECURITY dated February 27, 2013. Option 2 is the 'Download Now' button requesting the user to download a file called update_flash_update. 'Option 1 is a pop-up message that triggers the requests the user in downloading a file named flash_player_updater.exe. Symantec researchers have noticed the scam and noticed that ill-fated visitors to the page are attacked from two sides. However, when users run mouse over the other links than the 'Download now' button, they are trapped to be lead to some malicious domain, rather than a genuine Adobe website.
Visually, the malevolent websites are very well designed. Security experts of Symantec have revealed fake Adobe Flash player update website that offer malware.
Adobe flash player update 'virus'? Discussion in 'OS X Yosemite (10.10)' started by Tomb01, Feb 19, 2015. This happens when you are prompted to update Adobe Flash Player for your Mac or PC. However, there is a threat for the security of your computer due to malware. Great news for Adobe Flash Player users because the app can now be used by older Mac or PC. Researchers found the MacDownloader malware hiding inside a fake Adobe Flash update. That's exactly what the criminals behind a new malware campaign targeting Mac users are counting on.
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