Email Attack Targets HR Departments
Here’s a very good reason to send periodic information security reminders to your employees – in particular: Do not open e-mail attachments from anyone you do not know! A targeted attack aimed at human resources departments and hiring managers in the U.S. and Europe was spotted this week — and sent 250,000 emails during a four-hour period yesterday at the height of the assault.
Trojan Pretends To Be Window 7 ‘Compatibility Checker’
According to an article posted by Dark Reading, a Trojan horse masquerading as a tool that helps users get ready for Windows 7 is on the loose and about to become widespread.