Interesting example of an advanced spambot. Joe Stewart at SecureWorks analyzed and reported on a spambot that uses Kaspersky antivirus to protect itself. Not only that, but it also: -Command and control bot with multiple server ports -Uses AES encryption to protect itself. -Adds random pixels to the end of the spam gif it uses to fool anti-spam software looking for static images. -Very modular -Uses a custom, b Interesting example of an advanced spambot.Joe Stewart at SecureWorks analyzed and reported on a spambot that uses Kaspersky antivirus to protect itself. Not only that, but it also:-Command and control bot with multiple server ports-Uses AES encryption to protect itself. -Adds random pixels to the end of the spam gif it uses to fool anti-spam software looking for static images.-Very modular -Uses a custom, binary, P2P network.Thanks to my friend Steve from SecurityAppraisers for the hint. Related content analysis The 5 types of cyber attack you're most likely to face Don't be distracted by the exploit of the week. Invest your time and money defending against the threats you're apt to confront By Roger Grimes Aug 21, 2017 7 mins Phishing Malware Social Engineering analysis 'Jump boxes' and SAWs improve security, if you set them up right Organizations consistently and reliably using one or both of these approaches have far less risk than those that do not. By Roger Grimes Jul 26, 2017 13 mins Authentication Access Control Data and Information Security analysis Attention, 'red team' hackers: Stay on target You hire elite hackers to break your defenses and expose vulnerabilities -- not to be distracted by the pursuit of obscure flaws By Roger Grimes Dec 08, 2015 4 mins Hacking Data and Information Security Network Security analysis 4 do's and don'ts for safer holiday computing It's the season for scams, hacks, and malware attacks. But contrary to what you've heard, you can avoid being a victim pretty easily By Roger Grimes Dec 01, 2015 4 mins Phishing Malware Patch Management Software Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe