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24 Jul 2006, Symantec - Symantec Security Response is advising Internet users to take extra precautions when opening emails purportedly from online retailers. The email message indicates that an attached file is the invoice for the order, but instead it contains a backdoor trojan virus, and if executed will compromise the user’s computer.
A version of the fake emails Subject: Order Confirmation number: WC2905036
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for shopping with our internet shop. Your order, WC2905036, has been received. Summary of your order you can see in the attachment file.
This email is to confirm the receipt of your order. Please do not reply as this email was sent from our automated confirmation system.
Please Note: There is no need to re-send your request or call our customer service department for status or tracking number, this will only delay our response time to you. Rest assured, we are making every effort to process and ship your order within 1 to 2 business days. We appreciate your understanding and patience and do value your business.
Once your order has been processed and shipped a FEDEX Tracking number will be automatically emailed to the address provided.
Please Note: Tracking information will be available in FedEx's system only after 10pm EST Monday thru Friday. If you receive a tracking number on Sunday, you will be able to track it Monday evening after 10pm EST.
All orders placed including 1-2 or 2-3 business day options are shipped within 48 hours providing the merchandise is in stock.
All FedEx Ground orders will take 7-10 business days to arrive.
Some packages may require a signature upon delivery. These packages will not be left without a signature. For your convenience, we will email you a FedEx tracking number on all successfully processed and shipped orders.
All Plasma TVs, DVD players, Scanners, Fax Machines, Receivers, Home Theater, and Printers are not returnable after box is opened.
To insure the best handling of your order please allow 24-48 business hours for the processing and the shipping of your order. Thank you for your cooperation.
We hope you enjoy your order! Thank you for shopping with us! Attachment: WC2905036.zip
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Symantec Security Response has determined that these emails are variants of the Haxdoor backdoor trojan. To reduce the possibility of being affected by security vulnerabilities, Symantec Security Response advises users to do the following: Never open files contained in emails sent by those you don’t know and trust. Regularly run Windows Update and install the latest security updates to keep software up to date. Use an Internet security solution such as Norton Internet Security to protect against today's known and tomorrow's unknown threats.
Original Article: Infected Fake Emails from Online Retailers |
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