FBI warns "Beta Bot" can kill your anti-virus programs, steal data

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Submission + - FBI warns "Beta Bot" can kill your anti-virus programs, steal data (networkworld.com)

Submitted by coondoggie on Thursday September 19, 2013 @11:46AM

coondoggie writes: The FBI sent out a warning today about an uptick in the use of malware known as Beta Bot that can steal sensitive data such as log-in credentials and financial information. The FBI says Beta Bot blocks computer users’ access to security websites and disables anti-virus programs, leaving computers vulnerable to compromise. Cyber criminals aiming Beta Bot at financial institutions, e-commerce sites, online payment platforms, and social networking.

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