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The Mac Security Bloghttp://blog.intego.com/2008/04/28/copyrighting-malware/ [The Mac Security Blog] The Register has an article today about virus writers adding copyright notices to their malware. These are professional virus writers, and the copyright notice, the article says, “is designed to prevent the malware from being freely .

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Internet Security and Programminghttp://thanadon.com/news/vxers-slap-copyright-notices-on-malware.html [Internet Security and Programming] VXers slap copyright notices on malware: What happened to honour among thieves? Malware authors have lifted a page from the legit software industry’s rule book and are slapping copyright notices on their Trojans.”¦ Read more”¦

Crypt of the Electric Phantomhttp://the-malum.livejournal.com/131298.html [Crypt of the Electric Phantom] Malware Licensing: The spyware writers put in one particularly intriguing statement: "In cases of violations of the agreement and being detected, the client loses any technical support. Moreover, the binary code of your bot will be immediately sent to antivirus companies." So, if you rip off the virus/trojan writers' code and they find out, they'll send your stuff to Symantec.

Anti Spam News[Anti Spam News] Pirlames Trojan Writer Distributed the Malware in Violation of ...: Masato Nakatsuji, a 24-year-old man from Japan and a graduate student of Osaka Electro-Communication University, admitted in his trial’s first hearing in the District Court of Kyoto. During the prosecution, Nakatsuji, pleaded guilty to charges of violating copyright and of maligning the image of someone by attaching a virus to his photo.

TrendLabs | Malware Blog - by Trend Microhttp://blog.trendmicro.com/harada-writers-busted-for-copyright-violations/ [TrendLabs | Malware Blog - by Trend Micro] Harada Writers Busted for Copyright Violations: Right now the suspects face charges of copyright violations, which is currently the most severe that can be made against them, as legislation in Japan regarding the creation and willful propagation of malware is just beginning to advance. In any case, it is clear that there are many out there, in whatever part of the world, who seek unjust gains through the Internet, and it is best to equip one’s system with the latest tools to identify and protect against these threats.

Network & Securityhttp://networksecurity.dutchinfonetwork.net/2008/04/vxers-slap-copyright-notices-on-malware/ [Network & Security] VXers slap copyright notices on malware: What happened to honour among thieves? Malware authors have lifted a page from the legit software industry’s rule book and are slapping copyright notices on their Trojans.”¦ Original post by The Register - Security.

Global Security Newshttp://www.first.org/newsroom/globalsecurity/212621.html [Global Security News] Localised malware adding to growing number of threats: "Japan has some really unique factors that we just don't see anywhere else," he said. "There are a couple of malware writers in Japan who don't like people who illegally share content," he said.

[eBay Advisor :: The UK's only regular guide to eBay] PC Security: Localised malware takes root: These gray-market malware tools, combined with lack of legislation against cybercrime, lead experts to believe that the Russian mafia will soon””if they haven’t already””latch onto computer crime. Although the Russian economic situation, like that of China’s, has driven many hackers to a life of cybercrime, Avert Labs predicts that with a strengthening economy and stronger law enforcement, Russian-made malware will gradually decrease.

Talal Masood - BLOG[Talal Masood - BLOG] Virus writers going local: (Winny creator Isamu Kaneko was convicted of abetting copyright violations in late 2006) Winny is file-sharing software that is incredibly popular in Japan, but virtually unknown outside of the region. Still, it’s been the target of several malware programs, according to Dave Marcus, security research and communications manager for McAfee Avert Labs.

LGR Webmaster Bloghttp://www.blog.lgr.ca/2008/03/software-for-small-business-non-profits.html [LGR Webmaster Blog] Software for Small Business/Non-Profits: As for you’re basic everyday application needs you do have alot more options than you think, as i had said before if you wish to continue using windows applications you always can resort to using WINE, now if you’re like me n like to run with the little guy, i like using StarOffice which is an equally powerful Office suite, as for graphic applications i love using GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) which i consider myself is equal to using Photoshop (im going to catch alot of flack for saying that..but what ever). Browser and mail wise, i still enjoy using Opera for its features, speed dialer especially.

Taranjits Bloghttp://iblogarea.com/taranjitsblog355/2008/04/26/becoming-an-expert/ [Taranjits Blog] Becoming an Expert: TechWeb - Trust and reputation systems are a great way to reduce spam, but Google avoids talk of an ongoing flood of malware-infected porn on Google Groups pages.

I Stole Your Identity[I Stole Your Identity] Pinch Malware Writers”¦Well, Pinched: Tories introducing tougher legislation to combat identity theft (680 News); Recommend Your Favorite Blog Reader; Ritterbush pleads guilty to id theft, extradition expected (The Salt Lake Tribune); Malware outmaneuvers security - GCN.com ...

Comments for Dvorak Uncensoredhttp://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=15765#comment-975298 [Comments for Dvorak Uncensored] Comment on Virus Writer Arrested in Japan for, uh, Copyright ...: SophosLabs, Sophos’s global network of virus, spyware and spam analysis centers, has reminded businesses to defend their networks from malware attack, following the first ever arrest by Japanese authorities of a virus writer.

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