Malware Watch: Skype exploit, Skype-themed malicious spam campaigns detected
Researchers from M86 Security Labs are reporting on a recently detected malware campaign, using a working exploit targeting the (fixed) EasyBits Extras Manager Unspecified Vulnerability, reported in October, 2009.
The company is also emphasizing on the fact that despite Skype’s advice in their “release notes” recommending that users should use antivirus protection in case of “any problems“, the exploit is currently detected by 1 out of 41 signatures-based antivirus scanners.
Meanwhile, a separate spamvertised malicious campaign, is using Skype-themed “Problem with your payment” theme, with the campaign itself part of an aggressive spamming effort observed over the past few days.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/malware-watch-skype-exploit-skype-themed-malicious-spam-campaigns-detected/6716
The company is also emphasizing on the fact that despite Skype’s advice in their “release notes” recommending that users should use antivirus protection in case of “any problems“, the exploit is currently detected by 1 out of 41 signatures-based antivirus scanners.
Meanwhile, a separate spamvertised malicious campaign, is using Skype-themed “Problem with your payment” theme, with the campaign itself part of an aggressive spamming effort observed over the past few days.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/malware-watch-skype-exploit-skype-themed-malicious-spam-campaigns-detected/6716
