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Re: Any computer, anywhere?
From: Michael Brown <michael () supermathie net>
Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2013 19:07:57 -0500
On 13-12-08 03:24 AM, Warren Bailey wrote:
Let's remember that the information in the article was filtered through no less than two people who don't fully speak tech. I think I can translate it back:http://m.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/2013/12/06/352ba174-5397-11e3-9e2c-e1d01116fd98_story.html Noticed this tonight.. Not saying the WP is always on target, but what software could be installed via a browser on any computer to gather all of that data? And how would it be done without the OS speaking up about it? Far fetched.. Or do the Firefox / chrome guys have some 'splainin to do?
«The FBI crafted a custom piece of malware targeting Mo, designed to snoop his activities . A link was emailed to Mo in a spear phishing attack in an attempt to get hin to download and install the malware from the FBI's monitored servers.
The attempt failed; the software was downloaded but never executed in a manner enabling the software to send back information to the FBI.»
Nothing too special. I wonder if Mo had the balls to submit the software to Sophos etc. for malware analysis. :)
M. -- Michael Brown | The true sysadmin does not adjust his behaviour Systems Administrator | to fit the machine. He adjusts the machine michael () supermathie net | until it behaves properly. With a hammer, | if necessary. - Brian
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- Any computer, anywhere? Warren Bailey (Dec 08)
- Re: Any computer, anywhere? Tammy Firefly (Dec 08)
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- Empty messages (was Re: Any computer, anywhere?) Larry Sheldon (Dec 08)
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- Re: Empty messages (was Re: Any computer, anywhere?) Jon Sands (Dec 08)
- Re: Empty messages (was Re: Any computer, anywhere?) Jorge Amodio (Dec 08)
- Re: Empty messages (was Re: Any computer, anywhere?) Michael Brown (Dec 08)
- Re: Empty messages (was Re: Any computer, anywhere?) Michael Brown (Dec 08)
- Re: Any computer, anywhere? Tammy Firefly (Dec 08)
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- RE: Any computer, anywhere? Phil Bedard (Dec 08)
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