MOUNTAINWILLIAM
10-28-09, 03:10 PM
This from one of my Associates (still in the loop). Andy
DSCTO Broadcast: Halloween Malware: We'll Show You Scary!
10/28/2009
Distribution: DS DC Area; DS Non-DC Area
The following information was posted on the ISSO List Server by The Office of Computer Security Tactical Awareness Team and is being provided to DS domain users for informational purposes. It is important to be aware of the current threats that pose risks to both our work and home computers.
Halloween malware: we’ll show you scary!
! The Dancing Skeleton- Users do indeed get the dancing skeleton along with the Storm Trojan. The Halloween.exe is part of a malicious botnet that allows remote attackers to access and control infected computers, accessing personal information and sending yet more infected spam.
! Halloween Gift Cards- This is really a scam to harvest personal and financial information for criminal use at a later date.
! The Big Halloween Sale Email- Phishing emails purporting to be from trusted brand names, or offering unbelievably good deals. Clicking on a link usually takes you to an infected web site and a Storm Trojan downloader.
! The Halloween Party Invite- Another email-based attack, this one purportedly invites you to a Halloween-themed party. If it’s from an unknown source, it’s almost certainly a malware attack.
More on the story at - (http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-malware-well-show-you-scary.html)
If you receive any of the above, :
1. DO NOT OPEN the attachments or CLICK on the links !
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DSCTO Broadcast: Halloween Malware: We'll Show You Scary!
10/28/2009
Distribution: DS DC Area; DS Non-DC Area
The following information was posted on the ISSO List Server by The Office of Computer Security Tactical Awareness Team and is being provided to DS domain users for informational purposes. It is important to be aware of the current threats that pose risks to both our work and home computers.
Halloween malware: we’ll show you scary!
! The Dancing Skeleton- Users do indeed get the dancing skeleton along with the Storm Trojan. The Halloween.exe is part of a malicious botnet that allows remote attackers to access and control infected computers, accessing personal information and sending yet more infected spam.
! Halloween Gift Cards- This is really a scam to harvest personal and financial information for criminal use at a later date.
! The Big Halloween Sale Email- Phishing emails purporting to be from trusted brand names, or offering unbelievably good deals. Clicking on a link usually takes you to an infected web site and a Storm Trojan downloader.
! The Halloween Party Invite- Another email-based attack, this one purportedly invites you to a Halloween-themed party. If it’s from an unknown source, it’s almost certainly a malware attack.
More on the story at - (http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-malware-well-show-you-scary.html)
If you receive any of the above, :
1. DO NOT OPEN the attachments or CLICK on the links !
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