Research Paper: Blackhole Exploit Kit – Rise and Evolution (Sep 17, 2012)
Dell SonicWALL UTM Research team has released a research paper containing the analysis of Blackhole Exploit kit.
In this paper we explore the inner workings of the Blackhole Exploit kit. We analyze the design, functionality, evolution and mode of the operation of this kit. We study the model of the infection routines and delve in to the working of exploit payloads. The geographical distribution of hosting servers and infections attributed to this kit are studied and plotted in this paper. We also explore the possible connections to other cybercrime rings such as Cutwail, Zeus, Cridex, and others.
Full version of the paper can be viewed here: Blackhole Exploit Kit – Rise & Evolution
The SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Research Team gathers, analyzes and vets cross-vector threat information from the SonicWall Capture Threat network, consisting of global devices and resources, including more than 1 million security sensors in nearly 200 countries and territories. The research team identifies, analyzes, and mitigates critical vulnerabilities and malware daily through in-depth research, which drives protection for all SonicWall customers. In addition to safeguarding networks globally, the research team supports the larger threat intelligence community by releasing weekly deep technical analyses of the most critical threats to small businesses, providing critical knowledge that defenders need to protect their networks.
