New Malware Attacking Online Poker Players

Online security professionals have published a warning against i2ninja, a Russian malware designed to target online poker players. Comments on hacker forums have revealed that the malware is believed to work on many of the top online poker brands and even maintains a support center. Dmitry Tarakanov spoke to PC World and explained that the malware may spread via "...spam emails, drive-by-download attacks launched from websites infected with exploit kits and by direct installation through existing botnets”. The malware will send personal information to the criminal. It is recommended that everyone: maintain all anti-virus screens and ensure these are up to date; be careful in opening emails with attachments and be alert for any unfamiliar activity in personal files like banking, passwords, gambling accounts and other sensitive and personal information.