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The map of love leads to trouble

05

Sep

2011

In mid-August we covered a huge email-malware outbreak that mostly included UPS-themed emails. The same malware continues to be distributed as Fedex confirmations, but also as the “map of love“. The “map of love” attachments accompany emails promising “tourists” a map of interesting destinations worldwide. Some variations of the text: Welcome Lover! Everything is for […]

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A wild malware rollercoaster – over 500% increase

15

Aug

2011

The UPS name is once again being used to spread vast amounts of email-attached malware. The last week has seen an extraordinary increase – over 5.5 times the average level before the outbreak. The attack closely resembles the large outbreak reported on at the end of March. The graph below illustrates the increase: There are […]

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US taxpayers beware

06

Jul

2011

Cybercriminals targeting US taxpayers have launched a second wave of phony “tax payment rejected” emails. The first major outbreak started around June 21st. As before the emails warn recipients that their tax payments, submitted via the IRS’s electronic payment system, have been rejected. To understand why, recipients are provided with a link to a “self […]

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