Friday, August 10, 2012

Researchers release ways to detect Gauss malware


(Credit: Screenshot by Donna Tam/CNET)

Two labs are offering ways to check if your system is infected by Gauss, the new malware software from the Middle East.


Kaspersky Lab -- which recently released information identifying Gauss -- posted the tools today after receiving inquiries about detecting the new malware. Gauss has been dubbed a "cyberespionage toolkit" that can steal sensitive data, including browser passwords, online banking accounts, cookies, and system configurations.


Folks can download the Kaspersky virus removal tool, or use a Web page provided by Hungarian research lab CrySyS to scan for the virus. The CrySyS page will check your system for Palida Narrow, a font associated with Gauss.


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