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Boston Marathon Bombing Used in Malicious Spam Campaign

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Apr

2013

On the afternoon of April 15, 2013, just when many people were on the cusp of conquering another personal milestone by completing the Boston Marathon, they were hit hard by an act of cowardice. Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Marathon on Monday. Within hours of the bomb blast, large malware-laden spam emails started doing […]

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As Russians Ready for Fatherland Day, Spammers Take Advantage

27

Feb

2013

Major events and holidays have always been a time for celebrations. Unfortunately, it also attracts unscrupulous spammers searching to make a quick offer. Symantec observes that spam email usually spikes in conjunction with these holidays.One such occasion is Defender of the Fatherland Day observed on February 23, which is a Russian holiday in countries of […]

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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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Boston Marathon Bombing Used in Malicious Spam Campaign

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