Trojan.Dropper.Cutwail.AT

If you see the following popup:
Your computer is being attacked by an Internet Virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a Trojan – dropper or similar. Threat: BankerFox.A Do you want to block this attack?
Do not assume it to be real: this a fake advertisement displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Spyware Protect 2009. This [...]

A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.

As many as 13,000 Twitter users have been affected by a new “worm-like” phishing attack that feeds on some members’ desire to gain more followers. The said scam dupes users into forking over their account names and passwords using a Web site called “Twittercut.”
Twitter users may see the following tweet in their stream:

When they click [...]

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Phishing For Twitter Popularity

We might not be experts on how to express special feelings for someone, but we know sending them messages that lead to TV channel advertisements ain’t one of the ways to do them.

The message indicates that the recipient has a secret admirer and he/she has provided a profile for the recipient to view.
Below is a [...]

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‘Secret Admirer’ Confesses Through Web TV Spam

Spam mails are very annoying, so we turn to spam filters to avoid ending up with an inbox flooded with them. Unfortunately one “anti-spam filter” we’ve encountered isn’t driving junk out, but letting them in.
We have received an email message claiming that it is from Webmail Support. It is posing as a security announcement and [...]

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Fake Anti-Spam Filter Leads to Keylogger

“Warning!” Wallpaper is a fake notification created by rogue anti-spyware application called WinBlueSoft. It claims that your computer is infected with spyware and that your data is available fr forensics. Of course, this WinBlueSoft warning should be ignored and the rogue itself must be removed from your computer immediately.  “Warning!” Wallpaper reads:
“Warning! Your’re in danger! [...]

A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.

VSCodec PRO is a fake codec - there have quite a few of these around lately. This parasite might make it’s way to your system by exploiting browser loop holes, although there are likely other methods as well. VSCodec PRO claims that your video and audio quality will dramatically increase if you purchase the codec [...]

This malware is detected by eTrust Antivirus solutions. Please see above for the relevant signature updates. This malware is being dissected by the CA Security Advisory Team - a detailed analysis will be available shortly.