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Malicious spam emails with varied subjects - SSO-AL2008-007

21 July 2008

Software and platform affected

The following operating system platform is affected:

Microsoft Windows (Any version)

What is the problem?

A new email is circulating which is designed to infect your computer with a program that could steal your passwords and other personal information (identity theft) and may use your computer to send out large volumes of spam. Antivirus software may not detect these programs.

Please note that the following information contains explicit language. The subject lines of the email include, but is not limited to:

10 reasons why men loves flirting
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Administration
Angelina Jolie Free Video.
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Anjelina Jolie XXX Video Free.
Apple issues recall for 3G iPhone
Banks help boost dow 200 points
Barry Bonds convicted of perjury
Best excuses used to flirt around
Better health through research
Big Tits
BluPorn Videos
Boss says you will be fired
Boy 13, impaled by fence
Britney comeback with new sizzling MTV
Britney's baby in intensive care
Bush discredits Tony Snow in eulogy
Cats skinned alive in Alabama
Caught in the act: Madonna, A-rod
Cheapeast holidays right here
Conspiracy of 1865 Lincoln assassination exposed
Couple filmed making out in train
Cute dogs massacred in Texas
Dark Knight nemesis finally dead
David Beckham seen in LA nightclub with Kirsten Dunst
Deep Fisting Lesbians
Demi Moore's baby suffers lung infection
Football star dies of drug overdose
Freaky stripper clown fucks birthday teen who just turned 18
Free Porn Movies and Porno Pics
Free Video
Free iphones for all subscribers
Gardeners sued for toxic fertiliser
Home grown vegetables contaminated with toxic fertiliser
How to blackmail without getting caught
Is that your document?
Jolie naked
Justin Timberlake and Madonna affair revealed
Latest reviews of the Dark Knight
Look mp3 Full!!!
Make easy money faster
Malware distributed from your host!
Mermaid discovered off NZ coast
Mick Jagger to make big screen debut
Miley Cyrus videos exposed
Much awaited Friends-movie to be released
Multi millionaire gives away fortune
NFL star killed in bizarre car crash
Neighbor's envy, owner's pride
No human part is stronger longer
OJ Simpson admits to murder
Obama loses voters over FISA support
Oil plunges Buy these stocks now
Osama sighting confirmed in NYV
Paupers turn millionaires
Pregnancy bleed forces Jolie to abort
President Bush calls for Olympic boycott
Protected Mail Request
Rowling announces next Harry Potter book
Scientists prove landing in Mars staged
Tell them about the honey
The perfect experience
The truth about gas prices
The truth about ghosts revealed
Tips on getting laid
Tory Lane Pays Parking Violation
Toshiba launches first cell-based laptop
Why girlfriends and wives cheat you
You are in grave danger
You boss just gave you testimonial
Your colleague just gave you testimonial
Your friend is jealous of you
mpeg4 New for [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
porno Kick-up for [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
porno dvd Gallery for [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
video Shocking for [RECIPIENT'S NAME]

The web links contained in the email may end with, but is not limited to:

/r.html
/start.html
/about.html
/news.html
/hot.html
/msvideoc.exe
/video-nude-anjelia.avi.exe

What we recommend you do

If you receive an email similar to the above emails, do not click on the web link in the email. Delete the email straight away.

If you have already clicked on the email web link, it is quite possible your computer may now be infected.  It is recommended you seek professional assistance in helping detect and remove the malware. 

Disclaimer

This Alert has been prepared by AusCERT for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

The information is intended for used by home users and small to medium sized businesses and is general information only and not intended as advice and was accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. The material and information in this Alert is not adapted to any particular person's circumstances and therefore cannot be relied upon to be of assistance in any particular case. In any important matter, you should seek professional advice relevant to your own circumstances.

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