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Beware of swine flu-related spam and malware

Apr 29, 2009 19:35

While the world is scrambling for a solution in determining how to control or totally stop the proliferation of the so-called "swine flu", spammers are taking advantage of the situation by spreading swine flu-related spam and malware.

Symantec Security Response has observed that malware writers are joining spammers in leveraging the swine flu to reach unsuspecting computer users. While samples are extremely limited, this appears to be yet another attempt by hackers to exploit current events as lures to distribute their malware.

Some of the most common subject lines that consumers should be aware of include:

Mexico on edge as reports of swine flu cases climb

UK monitoring swine flu outbreak

UK probes "17 swine flu reports"

Global panic as swine flu spreads to Europe

US declares emergency as Mexico flu death toll rises

Probable Mexico swine flu death toll--103: Minister

Swine flu case confirmed in Spain

Are you worried about flu outbreak?

Computer users are advised to continue observing security best practices by keeping all security and other software up to date and to exercise caution when opening suspicious files from unknown sources.

God bless us all!

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ShiningStar says...
It's a good way to exploit naive users of the internet.

Apr 29, 2009 20:24

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About Jerry Liao

Jerry Liao is an IT consultant in the Philippines who conducts seminars on various tech topics. He is a regular columnist of Manila Bulletin, a member of the academe, a system developer and a system analyst. He is a frequent fixture in press conferences and tech launchings, most of which are posted at infochat.com.ph. He loves to tinker with the latest gadgets and gizmos, but his most cherish possession are his children.