Fake Firefox update bundles Trojan add-on2011-08-09 09:23 by DanielaTags: Firefox, trojan
Scammers are attempting to trick Firefox users into downloading backdoored software via spam emails that supposedly advertise an "update" to the open-source browser. An email entitled 'New version released' includes a link to what it says is a quick download of code and 'security fixes'. It says the company has developed the fix and it will ensure users have 'the safest version of Firefox available'. Here's a part of the e-mail:
The trojan, identified by Sophos as Troj/PWS-BSF, is reportedly capable of stealing passwords. Read more -here-
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