Description
Using a Web browser, perform some research on a newer malware variant that has been reported by a major malware containment vendor. Using a search engine, go to the vendor’s Web site; this could be Symantec, McAfee, or any of their competitors. Visit one malware prevention software vendor. Search for the newest malware variants and pick one. Note its name and try to understand how it works. Now look for information about that same malware from at least one other vendor. Were you able to see this malware at both vendors? If so, are there any differences in how they are reported between the two vendors?
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It has been found that malware uses the same procedure for the attack in each application
and it begins by obtaining the app file that holds the user’s information. The threat goes on and
copies the file to its working folder and later performs specific routines to decrypt the data.
Raccoon stealer came to be known in April 2019. It is sold on underground forums and it is found
in both Russian and English language. It has features interconnected with it that make it easier to
use and it has around-the-clock customer support. It is also known to be highly active. The raccoon
is the newer malware variant and it disguises itself as...
