An investigation into the latest version of “gpicode.ai” — a Trojan horse carrier of malware that encrypts recipients’ data — put security researchers on to a trail of clues that provides new insights into the ongoing evolution of spam-driven malware and its use by botnet operators based in Russia. Prompted by outbreaks of virus incidents — including the fast-spreading Storm Worm — Kaspersky Lab researchers undertook an investigation on major outbreaks and malware trends, compiling their findings in their third-quarter report, “Malicious Code Evolution: July-September 2007.”
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Researchers Shed Light on Shadowy Russian Botnets
Posted by: Andrew K. Burger December 6, 2007 09:12 AMAn investigation into the latest version of “gpicode.ai” — a Trojan horse carrier of malware that encrypts recipients’ data — put security researchers on to a trail of clues that provides new insights into the ongoing evolution of spam-driven malware and its use by botnet operators based in Russia. Prompted by outbreaks of virus incidents — including the fast-spreading Storm Worm — Kaspersky Lab researchers undertook an investigation on major outbreaks and malware trends, compiling their findings in their third-quarter report, “Malicious Code Evolution: July-September 2007.”