SurfControl (LSE: SRF), the global leaderin Internet protection, is currently tracking a new blended threat thatmasquerades as the launch of a new Google service.
The email from 'Team Google' claims to launch a new Google Pharmacyservice. Demonstrating crafty mimicry, the 'Os' in the Google logo havebeen replaced by blue Viagra pills.
The email directs users to an online pharmacy website that contains twopreviously identified Trojans. The first is a Downloader Trojan, designedto download other malicious programs, while the second compromises securitysettings to allow unauthorized execution of arbitrary commands.
The scam plays on user trust of the Google brand, as well as its reputationfor continually bringing out new beta products and services. The blendedthreat uses frames to display a fake notice at the bottom of the websitethat claims it has been accredited by Google Pharmacy. This mimics Google'sOnline Pharmacy Qualification Program for its AdWords service.
SurfControl has added anti-phishing and malcode protection for this attackinto its email, and Web databases for all products. SurfControl alsoadvises users to update any anti-virus software.
SurfControl's Threat Analysis and Research department is uniquelypositioned to provide protection through its Adaptive Threat Intelligenceservice that spans the globe. Around-the-clock exchange of information onnew threats allows SurfControl's Threat Experts to be at the forefront ofInternet protection. SurfControl adds any new signatures and/or URLs to allthree of the products in the SurfControl Enterprise Protection Suite.
About SurfControl
SurfControl plc is the leading provider of threat protection that shieldsorganizations from known and emerging Internet dangers through LayeredThreat Protection(SM). The Company has redefined traditional "filtering"into a unified set of Web, e-mail and messaging security solutions thatcontinuously filter inbound and outbound Internet traffic to eliminatespam, spyware, phishing and Web and e-mail abuse. SurfControl providesAdaptive Threat Intelligence(SM) from its Global Threat Experts(SM) torespond quickly with automatic, proactive security updates to protectcustomers. Customers avoid significant business downtime that impactsproductivity and the bottom line while limiting legal liability andenforcing regulatory compliance and confidentiality. SurfControl has morethan 20,000 customers worldwide, and employs more than 500 people inoffices across the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For furtherinformation and news on SurfControl, please visithttp://www.surfcontrol.com.
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SOURCE: SurfControl