VirusBuster, the Hungary-based specialist of IT security continuously monitors virus occurrence and activity. Data from VirusBuster's mail protection systems -- in-house and externally deployed alike -- is collected and processed. VirusBuster uses the results to generate monthly statistics of the most frequent infections. These monthly virus toplists are published on the company's website as well.

"Like in previous months, Hungary's malware landscape in June was mostly colored by botnet-related malicious programs (e.g. Backdoor.Nepoe.IF) and rogue antivirus attacks (including Trojan.Wigon.AE)", commented the latest stats Gábor Szappanos, the head of VirusBuster's virus lab. "But last month got a special touch from the FIFA world cup. As it could be expected, malcreants tried to take advantage of the global interest in the event. Our experts detected an enormous wave of spam messages, which used fake FIFA-related news to entice users into opening some kind of attachment. In most cases, the attached file contained malware".

Though they do not figure on June's toplist, last month again featured a large number of messages carrying JavaScript download malware, distributing both spam and trojans.

Trojans are malicious programs, which got their name from the legendary wooden horse built by the Greeks to defeat Troy: They pretend to serve users, but in fact they are designed to cheat their victims. Many trojans set off (fake) alarm bells warning the user of a virus infection, and then download a rogue antivirus application. The downloaded program promises to clean the machine, but, in reality, either does nothing (the better option), or starts some malicious activity. The user is often charged for such a download, so these trojans are, in fact, tools for fraud. They mostly come in e-mail attachments. Spammers disguise them as some useful file, such as an order confirmation. Opening the attachment, however, launches the infection mechanism.

Botnets (short for robot networks) are networks of unknowing victim PCs (called zombies) controlled by hackers. Users should get rid of botnet malware as soon as possible, since otherwise they may become accomplices in the cybercriminals' activities, warned Gábor Szappanos.

VirusBuster's malware toplist for June 2010:

Malware Share (%)
Backdoor.Nepoe.IF 35.07%
Trojan.DR.Agent.WQBB 22.44%
Trojan.Meredrop.ZXX 10.79%
Trojan.DR.Inject.WFA 8.13%
Perl.Shellbot.T 4.51%
Trojan.Oficla.BAW 2.71%
Backdoor.Bredolab.AJM 1.90%
Trojan.Meredrop.ZXE 1.80%
Trojan.Wigon.AE 1.35%
Trojan.DR.Agent.WLRE 1.23%
Other: 10.07%

About VirusBuster Ltd.

With its over 15 years of experience, VirusBuster Ltd. (www.virusbuster.hu) has international reputation in the field of IT security. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the company delivers full-fledged anti-virus and other security solutions on all major platforms to its customers on five continents. Virusbuster’s software has been recognized with numerous prizes and certificates from many independent testing organizations. Its flagship product, VirusBuster Professional, has won several “Virus Bulletin 100%” awards, “Checkmark Anti-Virus Level One” and “CheckVir” certifications. It received the “Desktop/Server Anti-Virus Detection” certification, and, in 2007 and 2008, the “Desktop/Server Anti-Virus Cleaning” certification from ICSA Labs.

The company also attained OESISOK certification in 2008, which proves that its applications are fully interoperable with the network devices of market-leading technology vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, NORTEL, 3Com and F5, and they are compatible with network protection (endpoint health validator) systems, including NAP, NAC and TNC.

VirusBuster’s experts have gained worldwide recognition, and are regular presenters at international conferences. CEO Julianna Bozsó received the “The IT Director of 2008 award” from the Hungarian Association of IT Companies (IVSZ).

The company was awarded the “Innovative business solution” prize in 2003, and was named as an “IT Hopeful” in 2004. It won two “Distinguished Software Exporter” titles from IVSZ. VirusBuster has been certified as meeting the ISO 9001:2001 quality assurance standard since 2005. In 2009, the company's web store earned a "Fair Business" certificate, and VirusBuster was awarded Hungary's Business Ethics Prize."

Source: Virus Buster