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- http://news.com.com/2102-7348_3-6111397.ht…g=st.util.print
Aug 31, 2006
"Fake Windows security patches and rogue iPod invoices have been making the rounds this week as spammers continue trying to fool people into installing Trojans on their PCs. Internet threat-monitoring firm Websense issued an advisory* on Wednesday about a fake e-mail that encourages recipients to install a patch to fix a Windows vulnerability described in Microsoft security bulletin MS05-039. According to Websense country manager Joel Camissar, the e-mail is likely to have some success because it exploits users' fears that their systems may be vulnerable. "People are still falling for this. It is very easy for a hacker to take advantage of the fear created in the marketplace," Camissar said… Antivirus firm Sophos warned consumers on Wednesday that spammers are sending out fake "order tracking" e-mails** that claim the recipient will soon receive an Apple Computer iPod by Fed-Ex and around $500 has been debited from their e-gold account. According to Sophos, the e-mail arrives with a subject line that says "Track your order"…"
* http://websense.com/securitylabs/alerts/al…php?AlertID=591
** http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/art…ojan-horse.html
- http://news.com.com/2102-7348_3-6111397.ht…g=st.util.print
Aug 31, 2006
"Fake Windows security patches and rogue iPod invoices have been making the rounds this week as spammers continue trying to fool people into installing Trojans on their PCs. Internet threat-monitoring firm Websense issued an advisory* on Wednesday about a fake e-mail that encourages recipients to install a patch to fix a Windows vulnerability described in Microsoft security bulletin MS05-039. According to Websense country manager Joel Camissar, the e-mail is likely to have some success because it exploits users' fears that their systems may be vulnerable. "People are still falling for this. It is very easy for a hacker to take advantage of the fear created in the marketplace," Camissar said… Antivirus firm Sophos warned consumers on Wednesday that spammers are sending out fake "order tracking" e-mails** that claim the recipient will soon receive an Apple Computer iPod by Fed-Ex and around $500 has been debited from their e-gold account. According to Sophos, the e-mail arrives with a subject line that says "Track your order"…"
* http://websense.com/securitylabs/alerts/al…php?AlertID=591
** http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/art…ojan-horse.html