Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Virus and spyware threat: "Statement of fees"

Some users have received an email message with a zip file attached. The subject is "statement of fees." Please do not open the file or forward to us. Just DELETE immediately. Here's a screen shot of the mail received:
 
 
Some indications that this is an attack:
  • the return address is from a foreign domain (bradteal.com.au)
  • wording is pretty vague and generalized, but implies some time-sensitive pressure "this will be posted today"
  • you have no idea who "Cherry Sylvester" is

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