Analyse vonJona Pereira

Holiday-themed threats are a staple in today's threat landscape. In particular, users should be on the lookout for spammed messages that leverage popular events.


Trend Micro received a sample message that takes advantage of the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States to promote a fake online pharmacy site. The said message comes in HTML format with misspelled words and nonsensical (or 'salad') phrases to bypass typical spam filters. It also contains a link that leads to a fake pharmaceutical site, where bogus products may be purchased.


Trend Micro advises users to be wary of holiday-themed messages, specially those from dubious sources. Users must never click on the links contained in such email and delete these messages from their inbox.

 Spam gesperrt am/um:: 25 November 2011 GMT-8
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