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Fake mobile Facebook site blocks AntiVirus products

23

Sep

2011

A link that was blacklisted today on malwareblacklist.com got my attention: mfacebook.co.uk The Registrant’s address is even deceiving as it seems to match the “.uk” domain: 5 East Street MANNINGTREE CO11 5YX United Kingdom In fact, browsing to that link redirects you to: which is the official mobile URL for Facebook’s site. So, is this […]

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An analysis of the ACH spam campaign

08

Sep

2011

Recently, we have seen a resurgence of malicious spam campaigns using an “ACH” theme. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an an electronic network for financial transactions in the United States overseen by NACHA. Last week, we came across a suspicious looking spam campaign with the unusual subject line “UAE Central Bank Warning: Email scam […]

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FakeVimes Infection Offers Up “Home Codec” Packs

25

Jul

2011

I don’t want your heads to explode with the force of a thousand Suns, but I think we may be looking at a new Rogue AV gimmick – specifically in the area of Codecs. I know, I know. Breathe deeply and take a seat. Researcher Adam Thomas was investigating some FakeVimes Rogues, installing one of […]

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