Malware Spam Messages Related to Microsoft Outlook, SSL Certificates
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.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Warns Public of Fraudulent Spam Email
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released information warning the public about fraudulent email messages purporting to come from the FBI or the Department of Homeland Security. These email messages contain a malicious attachment that claims to provide an intelligence report or bulletin, but in reality attempts to launch malware on the user’s system.
More information regarding these messages can be found in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New E-Scams and Warnings web site.
To help protect against this type of attack, US-CERT recommends that users avoid opening attachments 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.
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