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Credit card one week overdue? Malware disguises itself in spam attack

26

Jul

2011

Have you received an unexpected email telling you that your credit card is one week overdue, and that you must pay the debt within two days or face additional charges? Well, don’t rush to open the attached file – or your computer could be struck by a malware attack. The emails, which have been spammed […]

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Spammers Leverage Amy Winehouse’s Death to Send Virus

26

Jul

2011

The five-time Grammy award winner Amy Winehouse was found dead in London on July 23rd. Symantec has already observed spammers who are trying to capitalize on related news headlines by sending out malicious threats less than a day after the news was released. The two samples given below are examples that we have observed. These […]

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Independence Day Offer: Spam Edition

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Jul

2011

As most all of us will know, the United States’ Independence Day is on the fourth of July, which is only a few days away. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, fairs, ceremonies, get togethers, and various other public and private events celebrating the national holiday. Many people also utilize this time […]

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