New PDF based “pump-and-dump” stock spam


In a previous news bulletin on June 29th MX Lab reported about the new way spammers try to deliver their messages with the help of PDF files

PDF based spam seems to take a lead over image based spam very soon because MX Lab is detecting two new PDF based pump-and-dump stock spam campaigns together with some text based stock spam messages. Read the full article.

PayPal E-TAN malware


A message with “PayPal E-TAN” in the subject is containing attached malware. The piece of code called E-TAN Software_2.68.zip is actually a ‘downloader’ and will download and install other pieces of mallware on your computer. Be aware of this dangerous message.

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