Current Activity - Malware Spam Messages Related to Microsoft Outlook, SSL Certificates

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US-CERT Current Activity

Malware Spam Messages Related to Microsoft Outlook, SSL Certificates

Original release date: October 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Last revised: October 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm


US-CERT is aware of public reports of an increased number of spam
messages related to Microsoft Outlook or SSL certificates. These
messages contain a malicious file or link that claims to provide an
update, but in reality, attempts to launch malware on a user's system.
Typically, the messages instruct the user to click on a link to save a
file or to open an attachment, either of which could infect the user's
system.

To help protect against this type of attack, US-CERT recommends that
users avoid opening attachments or links contained in unsolicited
email messages. Additional tips regarding email attachments can be
found in the US-CERT Cyber Security Tip Using Caution with Email
Attachments.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-010.html>

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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#malware_circulating_via_spam_messages

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