Malicious e-mails target Bit Torrent
BORED SPAMMERS have reportedly disseminated millions of e-mails accusing random surfers of illegally downloading copyrighted files on Bit Torrent.
The phony e-mails, disguised as a stern message from the anti-piracy company Media Defender, warns the recipient that his or her download activity has been logged. In addition, the message demands an immediate cessation of illegal downloads and threatens criminal prosecution under US federal law.
The malicious e-mail also includes an attached activity 'report' in the form of a nasty Mytob worm. When accessed, the worm installs a trojan that allows hackers remote access to the infected machine.
