Scareware Distribution Sites Randomize Code and Binaries

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Security researchers from cloud security provider Zscaler warn that some scareware distribution sites are using code randomization for both their pages and the malicious binaries they serve.

Spreading fake antivirus programs, collectively known as scareware or rogueware, is one of the most profitable cyber criminal activities.

These programs target less technical people whom they scare into paying for licenses to clean fictitious threats.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Scareware-Distribution-Sites-Randomize-Code-and-Binaries-191563.shtml
 
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