Tania’s Blog: Virus Alert: Michael Jackson Virus
Cybercriminals are now picking news events to spread virus. This time they have picked the news of death of King of Pop, Micheal Jackson. They are tempting the fans of Michael Jackson by sending emails (containing virus) with subject “Remembering Michael Jackson” / “last work of Michael Jackson” / “Secret videos of Micheal Jackson” etc etc. Why not a user will open such email having the memories of his favorite celebrity.
This email is coming from email id sarah@michaeljackson.com containing attachment (”Michael songs and pictures.zip” has secret songs and photos) and can be come from your contacts. The reason is that once a computer will be infected with this virus, It will automatically send emails to all contacts of that user and will ultimately infect the computers of his contacts.
So people don’t open this email should delete it immediately to save themselves the embarrassment of infecting their email contacts.
http://tania-anam.com/informative-posts/virus-alert-michael-jackson-virus.html
Friday, July 3, 2009
Users warned of "Michael Jackson" email virus
Users warned of "Michael Jackson" email virus
BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Computer security firm Sophos warned Thursday that an virus is floating around the Internet and told people not to open an email claiming to contain secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson.
The email has a subject line of "Remembering Michael Jackson" and is sent from "sarah@michaeljackson.com," Sophos said in a statement sent by its Asia office in Singapore.
According to Sophos, the email tells recipients that an attached file titled "Michael songs and pictures.zip" contains secret songs and photos of the pop music icon, who died of a heart attack in the United States on June 25.
Sophos advised users not to open the email.
"By opening the attachment, computer users are exposed to infection. Once infected, a computer will begin automatically spreading the worm onto other Internet users," Sophos said.
Sophos said the virus is also capable of spreading as an Autorun component on USB memory sticks.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/03/content_11644604.htm
BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Computer security firm Sophos warned Thursday that an virus is floating around the Internet and told people not to open an email claiming to contain secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson.
The email has a subject line of "Remembering Michael Jackson" and is sent from "sarah@michaeljackson.com," Sophos said in a statement sent by its Asia office in Singapore.
According to Sophos, the email tells recipients that an attached file titled "Michael songs and pictures.zip" contains secret songs and photos of the pop music icon, who died of a heart attack in the United States on June 25.
Sophos advised users not to open the email.
"By opening the attachment, computer users are exposed to infection. Once infected, a computer will begin automatically spreading the worm onto other Internet users," Sophos said.
Sophos said the virus is also capable of spreading as an Autorun component on USB memory sticks.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/03/content_11644604.htm
Michael Jackson Suicide Email is a Virus Hoax
Michael Jackson Suicide Email is a Virus Hoax
If you get an email saying the King of Pop has committed suicide, do not open it. Kindly delete the mail and watch out for any other quirky mails in your inbox today about Michael Jackson. Why? Well some dodgy hackers have decided to not only start an Internet hoax that Michael Jackson killed himself yesterday, but they are also littering that email with a malicious link.
The email, titled “Re: Suicidal Attempt” and the following message text: “Last night, while in his Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson has made a suicidal attempt.” The email then asks computer users to click on a link that then takes them to a website. This website then installs code on computers which can then open them up to hacking and corruption.
“If you click on the link, the website displays a message saying it is too busy, which may not surprise people who think it might contain genuine breaking news about Michael Jackson,” said Carole Theriault, security consultant at Sophos.
For those of you who do not watch television or interact with many people in society, Michael Jackson is patiently awaiting a California court verdict on charges of child molestation. A verdict could come today or early next week as the jury is currently making their decision.
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/michael-jackson-suicide-email-is-a-virus-hoax/1803/
If you get an email saying the King of Pop has committed suicide, do not open it. Kindly delete the mail and watch out for any other quirky mails in your inbox today about Michael Jackson. Why? Well some dodgy hackers have decided to not only start an Internet hoax that Michael Jackson killed himself yesterday, but they are also littering that email with a malicious link.
The email, titled “Re: Suicidal Attempt” and the following message text: “Last night, while in his Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson has made a suicidal attempt.” The email then asks computer users to click on a link that then takes them to a website. This website then installs code on computers which can then open them up to hacking and corruption.
“If you click on the link, the website displays a message saying it is too busy, which may not surprise people who think it might contain genuine breaking news about Michael Jackson,” said Carole Theriault, security consultant at Sophos.
For those of you who do not watch television or interact with many people in society, Michael Jackson is patiently awaiting a California court verdict on charges of child molestation. A verdict could come today or early next week as the jury is currently making their decision.
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/michael-jackson-suicide-email-is-a-virus-hoax/1803/
Viruses Uses Michael Jackson's Name to Gain Access to Your Computer-Truth
Viruses Uses Michael Jackson's Name to Gain Access to Your Computer-Truth!
Summary of the eRumor
The eRumor says there is a virus on the Internet that claims Michael Jackson attempted suicide.
The email, which circulated during the close of Michael Jackson's trial on molestation and other charges, contains a "Trojan horse" type virus that will go on to find and detect other computers.
Another email claims to have pictures of Michael Jackson that could put him behind bars for a long time.
The Truth
Both of these viruses are true, but the information about Michael Jackson is not.
They use the interest in Michael Jackson and his trial in California to try to lure you to click the attachment to the email and infect you with what is called a "Trojan horse" virus.
It's one of the tactics virus writers are using to entice you to open an infected attachment...using the names of celebrities.
The Michael Jackson viruses have a couple of themes.
One of them, which circulated while the jury was deliberating in Michael Jackson's 2005 molestation trial, says that he attempted suicide at his Neverland Ranch and left a suicide note admitting his crimes.
There is a "read more" link and if you click it, you are taken to a website that delivers the Barobt-Gen Trojan horse which allows other computers to have unauthorized access to your computer, usually for the purpose of using your computer as part of a network of computers to, for example, assault a selected website with so many computers trying to access it that it overwhelms it.
Another claims to have incriminating pictures of him that will send him to jail.
The email subject is "Michael Jackson Home Movie Horror."
The message body says "Posted here are the pictures that are going to put Michael Jackson behind bars for a very long time. Disturbing stills taken from the home movies shot by Mr. Jackson are now circulating the Net. In these pictures here, it can be clearly seen that Mr. Jackson is performing un-natural acts with the boy in question."
Other viruses have come with promises to show nude pictures of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kournikova, and Pamela Anderson, or have announced that Osama Bin Laden has been captured.
A real example of the eRumor as it has appeared on the Internet:
Windows e-mail virus is trying to ensnare victims by claiming that Michael Jackson has attempted suicide, say computer security firms.
The message hopes to catch people's attention because of the huge interest in the on-going child abuse trial.
The fake message contains a web link that supposedly links to Mr Jackson's suicide note.
But anyone clicking on the link will have their PC invaded by a virus that gives others access to that machine.
Infectious link
The message was first discovered early on 10 June and already anti-virus companies have seen many copies of the e-mail circulating online.
Like many recent Windows viruses the malicious message does not use a technical trick or loophole to infect machines. Instead it relies on tricking users into infecting themselves.
The badly-spelled message - its subject line is "Suicidal attempt" - claims that the suicide attempt was in reaction to the stress of the trial. A verdict is due in the case soon.
Those who click on the link in the fake e-mail to see the supposed suicide note will get a message suggesting that the site hosting it is busy.
"That may not surprise people who think it might contain genuine breaking news about Michael Jackson," said Carole Theriault, security consultant for security firm Sophos.
Do not click
Ms Theriault said the busy message is a diversionary tactic because, unseen, a virus is being downloaded on to a user's machine.
The virus downloaded is a variant of the Borobt-Gen trojan which gives the virus' creator a backdoor into infected machines.
"The sick minds behind viruses and other malware often exploit celebrity names and news stories in an attempt to infect as many people as possible," said Ms Theriault.
She urged users to be wary of clicking on links or opening attachments in unsolicited e-mail messages.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/m/michaeljacksonvirus.htm
Summary of the eRumor
The eRumor says there is a virus on the Internet that claims Michael Jackson attempted suicide.
The email, which circulated during the close of Michael Jackson's trial on molestation and other charges, contains a "Trojan horse" type virus that will go on to find and detect other computers.
Another email claims to have pictures of Michael Jackson that could put him behind bars for a long time.
The Truth
Both of these viruses are true, but the information about Michael Jackson is not.
They use the interest in Michael Jackson and his trial in California to try to lure you to click the attachment to the email and infect you with what is called a "Trojan horse" virus.
It's one of the tactics virus writers are using to entice you to open an infected attachment...using the names of celebrities.
The Michael Jackson viruses have a couple of themes.
One of them, which circulated while the jury was deliberating in Michael Jackson's 2005 molestation trial, says that he attempted suicide at his Neverland Ranch and left a suicide note admitting his crimes.
There is a "read more" link and if you click it, you are taken to a website that delivers the Barobt-Gen Trojan horse which allows other computers to have unauthorized access to your computer, usually for the purpose of using your computer as part of a network of computers to, for example, assault a selected website with so many computers trying to access it that it overwhelms it.
Another claims to have incriminating pictures of him that will send him to jail.
The email subject is "Michael Jackson Home Movie Horror."
The message body says "Posted here are the pictures that are going to put Michael Jackson behind bars for a very long time. Disturbing stills taken from the home movies shot by Mr. Jackson are now circulating the Net. In these pictures here, it can be clearly seen that Mr. Jackson is performing un-natural acts with the boy in question."
Other viruses have come with promises to show nude pictures of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kournikova, and Pamela Anderson, or have announced that Osama Bin Laden has been captured.
A real example of the eRumor as it has appeared on the Internet:
Windows e-mail virus is trying to ensnare victims by claiming that Michael Jackson has attempted suicide, say computer security firms.
The message hopes to catch people's attention because of the huge interest in the on-going child abuse trial.
The fake message contains a web link that supposedly links to Mr Jackson's suicide note.
But anyone clicking on the link will have their PC invaded by a virus that gives others access to that machine.
Infectious link
The message was first discovered early on 10 June and already anti-virus companies have seen many copies of the e-mail circulating online.
Like many recent Windows viruses the malicious message does not use a technical trick or loophole to infect machines. Instead it relies on tricking users into infecting themselves.
The badly-spelled message - its subject line is "Suicidal attempt" - claims that the suicide attempt was in reaction to the stress of the trial. A verdict is due in the case soon.
Those who click on the link in the fake e-mail to see the supposed suicide note will get a message suggesting that the site hosting it is busy.
"That may not surprise people who think it might contain genuine breaking news about Michael Jackson," said Carole Theriault, security consultant for security firm Sophos.
Do not click
Ms Theriault said the busy message is a diversionary tactic because, unseen, a virus is being downloaded on to a user's machine.
The virus downloaded is a variant of the Borobt-Gen trojan which gives the virus' creator a backdoor into infected machines.
"The sick minds behind viruses and other malware often exploit celebrity names and news stories in an attempt to infect as many people as possible," said Ms Theriault.
She urged users to be wary of clicking on links or opening attachments in unsolicited e-mail messages.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/m/michaeljacksonvirus.htm
michael jackson virus already :(
michael jackson virus already :(
Well, it didn't take long for the "them" to abuse the situation did it? :(
News item, with a picture and "video" to download:
Here's the Anubis report on the "video"
Being detected as : Sanesecurity.Malware.11747.UNOFFICIAL
Update: Other article with translation here
Cheers,
Steve
Sanesecurity
http://sanesecurity.blogspot.com/2009/06/michael-jackson-virus-already.html
Well, it didn't take long for the "them" to abuse the situation did it? :(
News item, with a picture and "video" to download:
Here's the Anubis report on the "video"
Being detected as : Sanesecurity.Malware.11747.UNOFFICIAL
Update: Other article with translation here
Cheers,
Steve
Sanesecurity
http://sanesecurity.blogspot.com/2009/06/michael-jackson-virus-already.html
Jackson virus and spam spreads on Internet
Jackson virus and spam spreads on Internet
Fri, Jul 3 07:11 AM
San Francisco, July 3 (DPA) Security researchers warned Thursday of the increasing levels of viruses and spam using Jackson's name to snare unsuspecting users.
One e-mail carries the subject line 'Remembering Michael Jackson' was circulating with a worm in tow. The e-mail has a zip file attached that infects victims if downloaded.
'The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson,' Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. 'However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you
will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users.'
Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the 'last work of Michael Jackson,' but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.
DPA
http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20090703/908/ten-jackson-virus-and-spam-spreads-on-in.html
Fri, Jul 3 07:11 AM
San Francisco, July 3 (DPA) Security researchers warned Thursday of the increasing levels of viruses and spam using Jackson's name to snare unsuspecting users.
One e-mail carries the subject line 'Remembering Michael Jackson' was circulating with a worm in tow. The e-mail has a zip file attached that infects victims if downloaded.
'The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson,' Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. 'However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you
will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users.'
Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the 'last work of Michael Jackson,' but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.
DPA
http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20090703/908/ten-jackson-virus-and-spam-spreads-on-in.html
Jackson virus and spam spreads on Internet
Jackson virus and spam spreads on Internet
SAN FRANCISCO: Security researchers warned Thursday of the increasing levels of viruses and spam using Jackson's name to snare unsuspecting users.
One e-mail carries the subject line "Remembering Michael Jackson" was circulating with a worm in tow. The e-mail has a zip file attached that infects victims if downloaded.
"The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson," Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. "However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you
will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users."
Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the "last work of Michael Jackson," but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Jackson-virus-spreads-on-Internet/articleshow/4731724.cms
SAN FRANCISCO: Security researchers warned Thursday of the increasing levels of viruses and spam using Jackson's name to snare unsuspecting users.
One e-mail carries the subject line "Remembering Michael Jackson" was circulating with a worm in tow. The e-mail has a zip file attached that infects victims if downloaded.
"The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson," Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. "However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you
will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users."
Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the "last work of Michael Jackson," but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Jackson-virus-spreads-on-Internet/articleshow/4731724.cms
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