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Purported Sender
US Department of Justice
Spoofed Origin Email
complaintscenter@usdoj.gov
Content
“A complaint has been filled against the company you are affiliated to ( __________ ) in
regards to the domain of business activity…”
Payload
“pdf_complaint.zip”
Graphic
Not Available
Nature of Attack
Email that provides a link to download a “complaint form” file, which contains malicious
software
Description of Exploit
Installed malware to steal the following: stored IE passwords, protected storage credentials,
outlook and outlook express passwords, remote desktop credentials. Also a variety of other
tools.
Defensive Action
DO NOT click on the link to download the file-delete the email immediately. If you
suspect that a PC has been compromised by this attack, immediately disconnect it from your network
and run an anti-virus or anti-spyware utility (e.g., Trend Micro, Symantec, McAfee). Using a known
safe PC, login to all online accounts you suspect may be compromised and change passwords.
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