Important Microsoft Security Update by email is malware

We all know by now, I do hope so, that Microsoft distributes it’s updates throught their automated updated feature inside the Windows OS or by the Windows Update web site available in the Start menu. If you receive an email from Microsoft regarding an important security update that contains a link to some executable you [...]

UPS Postal Service trojan still active

In the past we’ve seen many variants of the UPS email containing an attached trojan in a zip file known now as Win32/Kollah.RT, 32/Zbot.GXN!tr.spy or TrojanSpy:Win32/Zbot.gen!C according to the virus engine. Since yesterday we’ve seen a new variant and it is quite active and being distributed because MX Lab has intercepted quite some samples of this emails.
The emails hasn’t changed [...]

Email from Int. F.C.U contains trojan downloader

Messages with the subject Re: F.C. Doc. contain an attached file Doc_N012.zip that contain according to F-Secure the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.aglf or known as Mal/EncPk-CO by Sophos.
The contents of the email:
Hello, onkar-amodik.
We send the updated report.
Ssory for a delay.
Look the attached file.
Tel: 028663

Best regards,
Int. F.C.U.  mailto:scott@planetterragen.com
The unpacked zip file contains the file: Doc_N012.Doc______________________________________.exe. Please be aware that subjects, body of the email and [...]

Active key trojan

Emails with the following subjects contain the Trojan.Downloader-58166, W32.SillyDC or Worm.Win32.AutoRun.rwo, depending on the anti virus engine, in the file active_key.zip. It is being detected by 12 of the 36 anti virus engines at Virus Total.
The Activation Keys
Recovery KEYS for your account 
Content:
Hello,
As you requested your account was held up. You can activate it any time with the help of [...]