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Malicious Spam Emails Target Nightclub Disaster in Santa Maria

29

Jan

2013

Tweet Symantec Security Response has observed that spammers are distributing malicious emails that attempt to lure users into viewing a video of the incident that killed 233 people recently in a horrific tragedy at a popular nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil. The malicious email is in Portuguese and invites unsuspecting users to click on a […]

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Backdoor.Korplug: Loading Malicious Components Through Trusted Applications

11

Jul

2012

Symantec is observing limited targeted attacks using a new backdoor Trojan, Backdoor.Korplug. This backdoor surfaced earlier this year in March 2012. In these attacks, the targets are sent a crafted email containing a malicious attachment, typically in the form of a password protected zip file containing a malicious executable or in the form of an […]

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Python-based malware attack targets Macs. Windows PCs also under fire

27

Apr

2012

Experts at SophosLabs have identified a new malware attack that is targeting both Mac and Windows computers, exploiting the infamous Java security vulnerability that allowed the Flashback botnet to commandeer 600,000 Macs.Internet users who visit compromised webpages may find themselves at risk of infection via a Java exploit that downloads malicious software onto their computer.The […]

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