Security researchers warn of a new malware distribution campaign using incorrect billing as a lure. The spam emails pretend to be payment request notifications and a computer trojan is passed as a tool for blocking them."The emails pretend to come from the 'Customer Support' division of an online banking or... |
19 November 2009
10:16 GMT |
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Malware distributors are hard at work again to infect computer users with the notorious Zeus banking trojan. Their newest spam campaign informs users that their email accounts have been deactivated and instructs them to run an infected file.The malicious emails come with a "your mailbox has been deactivated" subject ... |
18 November 2009
05:10 GMT |
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Security researchers report that a wave of Halloween-themed threats are out to get you. Beware of dodgy e-cards, screensaver downloads, poisoned search results, and spam, they warn.In this day and age, it goes almost without saying that the Internet is a scary place on every holiday. But Halloween in particular is a ... |
31 October 2009
05:40 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that a new malware distribution campaign masquerading as Facebook password reset notification e-mails is making the rounds. The attached .ZIP archives contain a Trojan downloader, which is used to deploy scareware on the compromised systems.The rogue emails have their From field spoofed in o... |
30 October 2009
08:10 GMT |
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A new spam run is tricking people into opening an infected file by passing it as a contract of settlements. The attachment is password protected in order to bypass email scanners and the language used lends credibility to the spam. The fake emails have a subject of "Contract of Settlements" and claim to be sent from... |
26 October 2009
07:49 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that fake email messages purporting to be from the IRS are attempting to get receivers infected by directing them to a malicious website. This malware distribution campaign has been tracked back to the Cutwail spam botnet.This new scam has been reported by email and Web protection company MX... |
10 September 2009
10:29 GMT |
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Security researchers from antivirus vendor McAfee warn that spammers have already adopted the "2010 FIFA World Cup" theme in one of their latest campaigns. The 75th anniversary of South African Airways is used to add credibility to the fake promotion. "It is certainly not surprising when scammers use major events su... |
9 September 2009
06:41 GMT |
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Phishers have launched an e-mail campaign that attempts to trick UK taxpayers into handing out their financial and personal details. The emails are spoofed to appear as being sent by the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and display legit contact details to increase their credibility. "After the annual calculation of your... |
6 July 2009
06:56 GMT |
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The sudden death of Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop," who passed away yesterday after suffering full cardiac arrest, not only shocked the world, but is now indirectly putting people at risk. Researchers from various security vendors warn that cyber-criminals are trying to profit from the unfortunate event and have ... |
26 June 2009
07:54 GMT |
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Security researches from CA and Sophos warn of two malware distribution campaigns that try to push trojans as Microsoft security updates. One claims to offer a Conficker removal tool, while the other masquerades as an update for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. "Researchers at Microsoft have been working close... |
22 June 2009
08:13 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that a new version of Zbot is being propagated through Microsoft Outlook configuration-themed spam campaigns. Moreover, the malware distributors have extended their pool of potential victims by also targeting TheBat! users. Cybercrooks are always on the lookout for new ways to trick users i... |
18 June 2009
06:53 GMT |
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Security researchers warn that cybercriminal gangs are taking advantage of the Air France flight 447 tragedy. Trying to exploit the significant public interest attracted by the sad event, cybercrooks are pushing spam and malware, both by e-mail and poisoned search results. Air France Flight 447 refers to the commerc... |
12 June 2009
07:12 GMT |
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Malware analysts from Vietnamese security vendor Bach Khoa Internetwork Security (Bkis) warn of a new attack targeting Yahoo! Messenger users, whose accounts are stolen and subsequently used to send spam. The researchers are expecting this form of attack to spread and affect other instant messaging applications in th... |
19 May 2009
08:39 GMT |
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Security researchers warn of a new e-mail malware distribution campaign targeting WorldPay customers. The fake messages claim to be the confirmation of a successful Amazon transaction, with the attached invoice being actually a computer Trojan installer."Thank you! Your transaction has been processed by WorldPay, on ... |
9 May 2009
04:58 GMT |
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Malware analysts from various security vendors warn that cyber crooks are capitalizing on the general public's interest into the deadly swine flu epidemic. Swine flu spam has started filling e-mail Inboxes aggressively at the beginning of this week, most of it pushing fake meds. With the number of swine flu dea... |
28 April 2009
05:46 GMT |
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Security researchers warn of a new spam campaign triggered by the Waledac computer worm. The e-mails claim to be promoting a program that is able to spy on other people's SMS messages, which is, in fact, an installer for the worm. Waledac is viewed by the security professionals as the successor of the infamous ... |
17 April 2009
04:10 GMT |
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New spam campaigns target UK-based football fans looking forward to the UEFA Cup and Champions League finals. The scams claim that users need to send an SMS message to a certain phone number in order to sign-up with a free-ticket lottery. Security researchers from antivirus vendor Bitdefender warn that similar campa... |
16 April 2009
08:38 GMT |
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Security researchers from anti-virus vendor Sophos warn that the creator of the Waled family of malware has released a new spam campaign that lures users with local breaking news claims. The new scheme is particularly interesting, because it modifies itself depending on the location of their IPs. The subjects of the... |
16 March 2009
07:47 GMT |
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Various anti-virus vendors have issued warnings regarding a new malware distribution campaign targeting Valentine's Day enthusiasts. The new variant of the Waledac worm is distributed through a spammed Web page, which prompts users to select their own cute, but infectious, Valentine's heart. Waledac, also ... |
28 January 2009
04:03 GMT |
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The Green Party in Ireland has upset several technology bloggers after sending them unsolicited e-mail messages. In a twist of irony, one of its own members, the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has recently passed the anti-spam legislation, under which the party might be fined. The ecologist party sent out the... |
21 January 2009
07:03 GMT |
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Sophos warns of a new phishing campaign targeting the users of the Hi5 social network. The e-mails masquerade as a friend invitation, and the contained link directs the users to a fake login page. It's no news that identity thieves are using social engineering tactics in order to trick unsuspecting users into ha... |
15 December 2008
06:12 GMT |
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Spammers wasted no time in profiting from Barack Obama's victory in the White House race and launched several spam campaigns. The most wide spread one invites users to watch the newly elected president's acceptance speech on a fake website that serves them a password stealing Trojan hidden as Adobe_flash9.e... |
6 November 2008
06:41 GMT |
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