Showing posts with label spyware. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spyware. Show all posts

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

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Be extra cautious of viruses and spyware during MAP testing

MAP testing will occur September 15 - October 6 in all buildings except OHS. During this time, due to the design of the MAP test applicaiton, virus protection must be turned off on desktops and servers that are used for MAP testing. Please be extra cautious about opening any email attachments that you are not expecting during this time, and report any suspicious or unusual computer behavior immediately.