Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
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Malware
Delta Air Lines Passenger Itinerary Receipt Malware Emails
by Brett M. Christensen March 12, 2009Email purporting to be from Delta Air Lines provides details of a supposed ticket purchase and instructs recipients to follow a link or open an attached file to review flight information.
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Malware
Sleeper Virus – Downadup or Conficker Worm Warnings
by Brett M. Christensen January 26, 2009Back in 2009, messages that circulating via email, blogs, and online communities were warning computer users about a “sleeper” virus dubbed the “Downadup” or “Conficker” worm.
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Email purporting to be a subpoena from the United States District Court informs recipients that they must appear and testify before a Grand Jury
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Email purporting to be from the Federal Trade Commission claims that a complaint has been filed against the recipient.