Symantec Warns against Fake E-card Spam Promising to Get Rich Quick

Symantec, the leaders in the digital data security domain, is warning the users against a new spam campaign that uses e-cards to trick users into something which is malicious. According to the Symantec, the spam campaign starts with emails that impersonates to be sent from 123greetings.com and contains one sentence and a link. The spammers have used a URL shorter to shorten the link present in the body content. Clicking on the link simply redirects the users to a fake webpage that mimics 123greetings.com. To make the webpage look legitimate, they even copied the domain name.

 This fake e-card page offers the users the details of “get rich quick” scheme, which advertises that the users will make thousands of dollars within one week, if they pay US $97. This simply is a spam campaign, and is there to just steal the money from the gullible users. The link on this fake e-card webpage first directs you to multiple remote locations and then finally at the “get rich quick” website, which encourages users to sign-up and provide additional information. 

Installing the reliable Norton antivirus and internet protection software solutions can keep you protected from all kinds of attacks including the above discussed one, as well. These are reliable solutions that you can use to protect your online-offline data, identity, and devices. Meanwhile, if you are facing issues with these solutions then it is best that you dial Norton antivirus phone support number of good companies like Techcillin and avail expert help.

The bottom-line is the attackers use all possible ways to attack-infect-steal your personal data and identity. Using spam emails have long been one of the favorite ways to attack and trick users. It is important at the users end that they stay attentive while using internet and install effective security solutions. Plus, staying in contact with experts and availing Symantec tech support , Norton support, virus removal support etc. also helps.           

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Protect Android Devices from 'Android/Funtasy' Trojan Using F-Secure

The Trojan:Android/Funtasy is a trojan variant that affects the Android devices and, silently subscribes the victim’s device to a premium rate SMS service. Technically, this trojan impersonates itself as a useful Android app, which you can use to remote-control the television. However, it actually doesn’t have any TV-remote functionality. Instead it simply checks the device to find out if the device is registered to Spanish or Australian mobile networks. If it finds one, then it covertly subscribes the users to Premium-Rate SMS Service. 

 

Subscribing to premium rate SMS service doesn’t stop the working of your Android device. It however, results in increased phone bill. Therefore just like every other malware app and, this trojan has to be removed immediately. However, the good news is this that this malware app has been removed from Google Play Store (where it was previously available). But, there are still ways that the gullible user’s device gets infected. It is likely that this trojan app is still available in third-party Android app store. 

So if you download apps from third-party app store, then you have to stay careful. Installing the F-Secure Mobile Antivirus can provide you protection against all malware and trojan variants, including Trojan:Android/Funtasy as well. Simply install and start using it to stay protected. At the meantime, if you get issues with the F-Secure app, then dialing F-Secure tech support number and availing expert help is the best thing to do.

Techcillin is among the good companies to contact at this front. It is best known for its effective and easy antivirus support. There are others as well, whom you can contact in order to get reliable help. All you have to do is dial antivirus supporttoll free number and talk to the experts. 

Webroot Warns Against Fake ‘Customer Daily Statement’ Themed Emails

Webroot, the leading digital data security company, is warning the users against fake spam emails that are sent as the ‘customer daily statement’ to fool the gullible users. The company’s researchers have recently discovered a new campaign, which is currently circulating at bulk. According to Webroot, these malicious emails impersonate themselves as Barkeley Futures Limited and contain a malicious attachment which is presented as a legitimate ‘Customer Daily Statement’. The sampled malware attached in the mail is found to be a Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Foregin.kaka. On executing the malware it starts listening to ports 16576 and then creates mutexes on affected hosts.

Attackers have long been using such fake-dubious emails to trick users into downloading some unwanted files or malware, viruses, or trojans. There are hundreds of past cases where a gullible user is tricked and has suffered data or privacy loss. The attackers simply use various attractive content and popular brand names in order to impersonate something which is legitimate. Gullible users simply think them as the legitimate ones, and then simply download the attached file or open the links present in the email, which at the end downloads and steals their private data.

Installing Webroot Antivirus and Webroot Internet Security can protect you against all spamvertised emails including, the reported one, mentioned above. These are powerful security solutions, upon which you can rely on for the safety and protection of your data. However problems may arise with these solutions, but the good thing is the Webroottech support is all the time available.

On the other hand the Vipre antivirus research labs, the ThreatTrack Security has also recently discovered a variant of ‘Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra’ in action in the wild. This Trojan variant is kind of trojan downloader that may be associated with multiple scams. It is also usually spread through fake-dubious emails that are impersonated to be sent from popular brands and companies. These fake emails will contain malicious links and malware attachments, usually Zlob Trojan. Clicking or downloading the links or attachments will then force you to download and install rogue security applications, which will either infect the whole PC or steal your data. The variants of this Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra can be quite dangerous for the computer.

However installing the reliable Vipre Antivirus and Vipre Internet Security can protect you against the Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra. These are the reliable security solutions from the company, which provides always-on shield against all impending attacks. Plus, they will also provide you advanced but, easy features and tools to effectively scan and remove the malware hiding inside your system.

Meanwhile, if you get any problems or doubts in using the Vipre solutions, then it is best that you avail the effective support provided by experts. There are multiple companies where you can get easy and reliable technical support, but contacting the right one is what that matters. Otherwise you’ll be simply wasting time and effort. Techcillin is one good company to contact at this front. It is best known for its always available, easy, and reliable resolutions to all Vipre issues.

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The bottom line is that the attackers are trying all sorts of ways to infect and steal user’s data. Sending malicious fake emails is one of the oldest and quite effective ways to infect users’ PC and devices. Using good antivirus solutions and staying in contact with good support companies that provides technical support, like virus removal support, PC optimization support, Vipre support, and support for Webroot etc. is the best way to keep your data and computer secured.   

Adding Exception in Norton and Bitdefender Antivirus Software Programs

There is no doubt that the Norton and Bitdefender are two of the most effective and widely trusted antivirus software available in the market. Both of these are the leading antivirus solutions with respective awards and recognition from various security companies and antivirus testing firms. Installation and use of Norton Antivirus and Bitdefender Antivirus in millions of computers and smart phones, shows the trust of the users on these two antivirus solutions. They are simply the best options to keep your data protected from impending threats and, scan and remove all the hidden viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, spyware, bots etc.

But sometimes, these security solutions block legitimate software or file from running, thinking them as the suspicious programs or files. Every time you run the blocked program, these security solutions simply block them and show you a warning message that you have to accept. However, in order to save yourself from accepting the warning again and again, you can add the program or file as exceptions in your Norton and Bitdefender antivirus programs. 

 If you are using Norton antivirus then open its main window, and locate ‘Custom Scan’ option present under ‘Scan’ button. There you will find ‘Security Risk’ option, inside which is the ‘Exceptions’ option. Once you are there, all you have to do is search-select the file or program. If you still have doubts then avail Norton antivirus tech support provided by good tech support companies.

And for Bitdefender users; simply open main window of Bitdefender antivirus and click on ‘Settings’. Next, is locating the ‘Antivirus Settings’ option, which is present inside ‘Antivirus’ option. Once you are there you’ll find ‘Exclusion’ tab, which holds the options to search-select files/programs that you want to exclude.

However, for some users, expert Bitdefender support may also be required, as doing so can get confusing. Besides that, reaching out the experts also helps in clearing all technical issues. Simply contact the good legitimate support companies like Techcillin, when in need and avail the easy and comprehensive support.    

Getting Issues with Sending Emails Because Of ESET Smart Security?

ESET Smart Security is one of the most popular products from the digital data security giants. The company has been delivering best in industry security solutions from its very beginning, and strives to make the internet safe for exchanging digital information. However, as with every other security solutions, the problems and doubts with ESET are also common. Loopholes can exist in the products, and that’s why there are various companies for providing effective and reliable tech support. 

You can find easy, quick, and effective help for ESET products related issues, as well.  All you have to do is dial ESET tech supportnumber and get connected with the experts.

Getting email functionality issues because of the ESET Smart Security installed in your PC is something that the users face. A common situation is where the user receives the incoming emails but, can’t send outgoing emails. Modifying email filtering using Email Client Integration feature of ESET Smart Security can solve this problem.

If in case you are not able to send or receive emails at all, just after installing ESET Smart Security, then modifying the behavior of ESET personal firewall to allow email traffic can solve the issue. Other more errors may also arise, and to resolve them contacting the experts of ESET is the advised thing to do.  There are various sources where you can find good ESET related help. Techcillin is one among those, and is best known for NOD32technical support, virus removal, PC optimization etc.

Symantec Reports Increase in Hit-and-Run Attacks Using .club Domain

The security company, Symantec reported that it recently found a significant increase in the hit-and-run spam attacks from .club gTLD domains in the past few days. According to the company the major increase in the hit-and-run spam attacks (also referred as ‘snowshoe’ attacks, sometimes) was seen on 11th and 12th June 2014.



The company says “Earlier this year the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released a number of generic top-level domains (gTLD), with .club among them. Spammers have taken to abusing gTLDs, and specifically, the .club gTLD to perform hit-and-run spam attacks.”
In order to avoid detection, the Hit-and-Run spam attacks quickly switch-cycle through domains and IP addresses that are having unknown/not-so-good reputations. In the reported attacks, the attackers were using domain with the .club gTLD.

Though Symantec also said that it had contacted the administrators of the infected .club gTLD and assured that, it will work together with them to shut down spam domains in the .club zone.

It is good that Symantec is constantly keeping an eye on the trends used by attackers. It is one of the top security companies that are making the internet as safe as it can be. Meanwhile in order to keep your data intact and stay protected from identity theft, you can use the Norton security products, and for availing support dial Symantec tech support number. There are various support companies, but reaching the good ones is what that matter. Techcillin is one good company on this front. It is best known for its effective support. Simply dial its Norton Antivirus phone number whenever needed and get resolution in no time.