Open Source Malware: Is It Worse?

Lately alot of malware has been released "Open Source" meaning that it comes with the source. some bots that come this way are:

• µBOT
• Aldi Bot
• vnLoader
• osRat
• Darkflame
• Zeus 2.0.8.9

Now, why would these be more trouble, open source means easier to detect correct? While this is true, it also means that it can be easily modified without the need of s program called a "crypter." This means that any average joe can come along, download these sources, change the string names and it will be harder to detect. While this alone will not make the file FUD (fully un-detected), there are a few other tricks that more well-versed users can use. This also means that the "hacker" can create modifications to the code, and have a virus that is a lot "deadlier", if you will, than it originally was. Granted this requires that the "hacker" has at least some basic coding knowledge, but there are plenty of tutorials out there that can make most people into malware coders in no time (although don't expect to code the next Zeus anytime soon). 

So, you might ask yourself, what is a good Anti-Virus to protect us from these mods?

• ESET SMART SECURITY is a pretty good AV.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is also pretty good.

I also mentioned some coding tutorials,

• Coding for Penetration Testers: Building Better Tools
• Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide

Those two are some very basic books for those who want to learn more.'

So, what do you think? Is Open Source worse for us? Why or why not?

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