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US-CERT Warns of Federal Reserve Spam Attack

Posted by Kara Reeder Nov 14, 2008 9:46:17 AM

The U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team is warning of a phishing scam claiming to come from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

 

Ironically, reports vnunet.com, the message warns users that a "large-scale phishing attack started and has been still lasting." The e-mail contains a link that, once clicked, prompts the user to download a PDF file. However, the user is actually forwarded to a pornographic Web site. The PDF file also has malicious code that tries to download and install several malware packages, including a botnet controller.

 

As always, exercise caution when viewing unsolicited messages.

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