The latest news making headlines around the World is about the partial shut-down of the U.S. Government, which failed to agree on a new Budget. Ever-quick to take advantage of a situation, Cyber-Criminals have begun to Send various Spam Messages related to the Government shut-down. These Spam Messages have started flowing into the Symantec Probe Network. We have observed that most of the Spam Samples encourage Users to take advantage of Clearance Sales on cars and trucks. Clicking the included-U.R.L. will Automatically Re-Direct the user to a Web Site containing a Bogus Offer.
- Blog: Spammers Take Advantage Of U.S. Government Shut-Down