Intel McAfee security experts have discovered that the latest versions of the infamous Bing.vc browser-hijacking malware are delivered via applications distributed by Lavians Inc.
Security companies have known of the existence of the Bing.vc malware for more than a year, and many of them have added support for removing this threat from the computers of infected users.
Intel McAfee: Blame Lavians Inc.!
According to a report from McAfee, recent versions of the Bing.vc malware have been found bundled with legitimate-looking products. The security vendor is
pointing the finger at a software company called Lavians Inc.
"We have come across several files from Lavians Inc. that look like legitimate applications but may pose a serious risk," writes Intel's Santosh Revankar. "We have observed that Lavians Inc. is repackaging clean applications with a browser hijacker to avoid suspicion and to increase its outreach."
Intel says that most of the infected files hide as driver utilities, using names such as HP DESKJET F4580 Driver Utility Setup, DELL Inspiron 5100 Drivers Utility Setup, or Acer Aspire ONE ZG5 Drivers Utility Setup.
