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MSRT November: Dofoil

23

Nov

2011

As previously noted, one of the three families added to the November release of the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is Win32/Dofoil. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dofoil is a configurable downloader. Dofoil will attempt to receive control instructions from a remote server. The response contains encrypted configuration data containing download URLs and execution options, as visible in a partially […]

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Spamvertised IRS-themed “Last Notice” Emails Serving Malware

19

Oct

2011

Cybercriminals are once again impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for malware-serving purposes. In this intelligence brief, we’ll dissect the malware campaign. Spamvertised attachment: IRS_Calculations_#ID6749.zipSpamvertised message: Notice, There are arrears reckoned on your account over a period of 2010-2011 year. You will find all calculations according to your financial debt, enclosed. You have to pay […]

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Spamvertised “IRS notice” Serving Malware

10

Oct

2011

Cybercriminals are spamvertising yet another malware-serving campaign. Impersonating the IRS, malicious attackers are attempting to entice end users into downloading and executing a malicious file attachment. Spamvertised message: Tax notice, There are arrears reckoned on your account over a period of 2010-2011 year. You will find all calculations according to your financial debt, enclosed. Sincerely, […]

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