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Detected a malware that steal image files via FTP Should we be concerned?

A Trojan that is able to steal every king of image files form a Windows PC, including a memory dump of the victim machine (.dmp files), and upload them to an FTP server. Images could be also used for other purposes, they could be related to reserved project or to document scans, their exposure could cause serious risks. The stolen image files could be used for blackmailing the victims and demanding a ransom, it’s nor first time, let’s reminds what happened some months ago when nude pictures of celebrities were stolen. Similar social engineering attacks have also hit high officials of government agencies.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2012/11/detected-malware-that-steal-image-files_9.html

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