Malware News Stantinko Modular Backdoor Infected Over 500,000 Computers

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Over 500,000 users have had their computers infected with a stealthy malware named Stantinko, according to a 99-page report released yesterday by Slovak antivirus maker ESET.

The malware is a modular trojan with advanced backdoor capabilities, but according to ESET, its authors have only used it hijack search results and sometimes carry out brute-force attacks on Joomla and WordPress sites.

Despite focus on adware, Stantinko is top-shelve malware
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Stantinko was undetected for five years
As for antivirus detection, this is a tricky subject. According to ESET, the malware used several tricks that allowed it to pass undetected for years.

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