Latest virus alert: Bladabindi spreads through USB drives

Reports are coming that a new backdoored virus type 'MSIL/Bladabindi' is spreading through USB drives. A backdoor can give remote access to a system. Bladabindi can steal sensitive personal information from your Windows computer and send it to the remote attacker. The malware  copies itself into the removable drives and creates a shortcut with the drive name. On clicking, malware gets executed. It is configured in such a way that it can steal stored passwords from almost all the web browsers currently in use. A remote attacker can issue commands to capture screenshots, compress data and upload, download and run files and update itself. The virus uses code obfuscators to hide its code.

Proposed countermeasures:

** Disable autorun functionality in OS
** Use scanned USB drives
** Update patches
** Avoid untrusted downloads
** Enable firewall to block remote access

Reference : CERT-IN

Microsoft says goodbye to Android

Microsoft will not develop any more smartphones powered by Google's Android. Microsoft calls end to Nokia X Android smartphones beyond those already available. Nokia X will be included in Lumia series and future smartphones in X series will be based on Windows phone OS.

Investing in share market - Introduction

To start with, you should have the following two things :

1. A Demat account
2. Trading account

*  A Demat account and a trading account can be set up through a bank or share brokers.
* There will be a brokerage on each transaction you do -selling or buying shares.
* Decision should be taken only after a detailed study about the risks and gains in investment.
* To get a Demat account and a trading account, you require the following documents :

1.  2 passport size photographs
2.  Bank account proof
3.  Bank statement copy
4.  A cancelled cheque leaf
5.  Identity card
6.  PAN card
7.  Address proof

Google launches Project Tango

Project Tango is the latest research project by Internet giant Google to bring 3D technology into the smartphones. The applications may help in indoor mapping, gaming and navigation. Google is seeking professional developers for application development. Tango devices will use motion trackers and depth sensors for collecting data while moving around and create a 3D map of the location using this data. Prominent universities and research labs are becoming partners of Google in project Tango. For more information on Project Tango, visit this link.