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Malware attacking other viruses, experts find :: |
Posted by Louise Tate
Hackers are becoming more competitive in their attempts to attack computer networks, IT support users have been warned.
Last week, it was revealed that two pieces of malware - Spy Eye and Zeus - were found to 'fighting' for control for computers, with the first trojan having a feature which removes its rival from PCs.
Both trojans are designed to steal banking information, but Spy Eye sells for around £320 to cybercriminals - which is around one-fifth of the price of the larger Zeus.
Commenting on the findings, SophosLabs manager Richard Wang said it shows hackers are attempting to increase their earnings from malware attacks by destroying rival viruses.
"Using one form of malware to attack another is a means of increasing market share and thereby the value of a botnet or other set of controlled computers," he explained.
Mr Wang also predicted that malware-on-malware attacks could be more common, as the number of viruses increase and fight for the declining numbers of computers which remain uninfected.
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| 15/02/2010 |
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