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'Sophisticated' Trojans Found In The Wild

Several security companies have issued warnings about two recent exploits that take advantage of weaknesses in Windows and Internet Explorer to steal user information, including passwords for access to bank accounts, email, and insurance information.

Sana Security warns of a rootkit and Trojan named rootkit.hearse, that gathers user information and send it to a server located somewhere in Russia. It appears to have been active since March 16th, tripling the amount of stolen data every day. ?Sophisticated? Trojans Found In the Wild

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