About Antivirus Software: H1N1 Vaccination Scam Infects Victims

Antivirus Software In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Mary Landesman Thanks to the Internet, we're all tied into breaking news. No matter where it happened, someone on the Web is reporting about it and many are busy clicking through to read about it. Attackers know this, which is why they typically send their malicious email disguised as breaking news alerts about some timely topic. This week, it's H1N1; details below.   In the Spotlight H1N1 Vaccination Scam Infects Victims Attackers are sending email disguised as correspondence from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The email claims an H1N1 vaccination registration is required. Those who comply with the request won't be registering with the CDC - instead they will be infecting their computer with a version of the Banker trojan, which steals usernames and passwords from your online banking sessions.              More Topics Christmas Gifts from Blizzard - Not! No Free (or Cheap) Rides Best and Worst of Mac Antivirus Free Antivirus Software Antivirus Glossary of Terms Email Hoaxes and Myths Free Virus Removal Tools Is That File Infected? Trying to find out if a file is infected or not? Here are six things you'll want to consider to determine how to handle a suspicious file or a questionable virus alert.   Top Ten Ways to Get Pwned Keeping safe online takes more than just installing a few security programs. To protect both you and your computer, here are the top ten bad habits you need to avoid.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Antivirus Software Ads H5N1 Symptoms Anti Virus Reviews The Best AntiVirus Test Virus Software Spyware Reviews Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Internet / Network Security Wireless / Networking Focus on Windows Email Urban Legends and Folklore   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=antivirus&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.