The sound of spam
Firm reports 15 million MP3 spams in October.
Last month saw pump-and-dump spammers try out yet another file type for
getting their message across to the gullible: MP3 audio files.
As the success of pump-and-dump scams relies on victims investing in
shares, getting the name of a particular company lodged in recipients'
minds is the main aim of the spam. Having already tried a variety of ways
in which to display their messages, the latest trick is to send out MP3
audio files in the guise of tracks by popular musicians - the files in fact
contain a voice, described variously as 'monotone' and 'rusty sounding',
which advises listeners to invest in a particular company. MessageLabs
reports having seen 15 million MP3 spams during October.
01 November 2007
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messagelabs, mp3, pump-and-dump, spam.
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