Spam Leads to Malicious Website

Spam email warning of the "Deadly H5N1 bird flu virus" and another claiming "Slobodan Milosevic was assassinated" contain links that point to malicious websites, booby-trapped with several Internet Explorer and Firefox exploits. Those who click the links using vulnerable (unpatched) browsers will be infected with remote access and keylogger Trojans. This latest rash of malicious spam is a solid reminder not to click links in any unsolicited email and to keep systems patched with the latest security updates regardless of the browser you use.

Microsoft releases patches on a predictable schedule: the second Tuesday of each month. Be sure to visit the Windows Update site at least monthly and install any security updates rated as 'Critical'. Mozilla, makers of Firefox, does not release patches on a scheduled basis. Check for known vulnerabilities in Mozilla products weekly.