VIVAnews -attack that launched the United States to a house in Abbottabad, Pakistan killing Osama Bin Laden, the terrorist most wanted and also a famous people are often used in email scams.
Proven, on the report Spam & Phishing Report, Symantec mentioned the news about the death of Osama, which is rampant on the Internet is also followed by the spread of spam which utilizes the curiosity of the Internet users the latest news surrounding the killing of Osama.
One example of spam circulating is the message that infiltrated with news of the death of Osama. The news piece is inserted in an HTML tag
However, as always, the link provided in the email sent has nothing to do with the news that loaded and thus directs users to a particular promotion site.
"We also see the related spam attacks in various languages, such as Portuguese," called Symantec in its report, as quoted from the Best Security Tips, May 24, 2011. "In his message, spammers claim they have a hidden recording moments of the death of Osama," called Symantec.
On the report, mentioned that earlier, a message like this have already appeared. Victims will fall up to download a file which then will infects the computer.
Follow the pattern, Symantec mentioned that they see more outstanding than the official messages of spam, soon after the death of Osama. "However, after 24 to 48 hours, we see more sophisticated spam attacks and directional utilizing this incident," sebutnya.
For example, spammers impersonate a message from a major news organization and send you an email that claims that they will display photos and videos without the censorship of the attack.
Phishing sites are showing a video auto-running linked Bin Laden in an iframe and asking users to click a link to download the "overall" video. Users who click on links that will download a file is detected as Downloader.
Global Intelligence Network of monitoring, Symantec observed some other malicious spam examples in various languages including Portuguese, France, and Spain.
Link in the email spam this menginfeksikan Downloader to the victim's computer, which in the end the actual download malicious programs. Further analysis of this attack shows that the most dangerous attacks came from Brazil, Europe, and the United States. (umi)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Impact Of The Death Of Osama For Virtual Worlds
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tags: Mobile Phone Radiation Death Of Bee Colonies
VIVAnews -transmission of the cellular phones (mobile phones) will most likely result in the death of a number of bees around the world for a mystery among scientists. The conclusions were obtained from studies conducted by Daniel Favre, researchers from Switzerland's Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland.
On research, Favre put mobile phones in the bottom of the hive and then monitor the reactions of the worker bees for quite some time. It turns out, the bees can detect when a mobile phone that do or receive a call. They then respond by issuing a high pitched squeaking noise that generally indicates the start of a crowd of bees.
"This research shows that the presence of active mobile phone interfere with the activity of the bees and produce dramatic effects," said Favre, as quoted from the the Daily Mail, may 18, 2011.
Favre was convinced that this finding is evidence of previous scientists estimate that the signals from mobile phones contribute to decrease the amount of honey bees. However, Favre said, still a lot of research needs to be done to help confirm the link between mobile phone signals and musnahnya bee colonies that have slashed the population of these animals.
Before Favre, June, researchers also conduct research and produce similar conclusions. He noted a decrease in population of honeycomb mounted phones and decline the number of eggs produced queen bees in the hive.
From a study conducted during the last three years of the eight species of beetles in the United States, it is known that four of the eight species of beetle that experienced population decline up to 96 per cent and area of distribution has shrunk between 23 to 87 percent.
"Currently there are 50 species of beetles in the area of North America, and from 8 species we observe, four of which are experiencing major problems," said Sydney Cameron, Professor of Entomology from the University of Illinois who chaired the research. "They could have been recovered from the threat of extinction, but some of them have a small chance. But we only examine eight of them. Most likely this is just like the top of the iceberg, "he said. (eh)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Found, The Cause Of The Sudden Death Of Athletes
VIVAnews - Sickle Cell Trait (SCT), though rare, it is estimated could be the cause of the sudden death of Afro-American athletes. Especially when they are practicing or competing. These findings are presented by scientists at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, in New Orleans, 1 to 3 April.
SCT, which is estimated to infect about 8 percent of African-Americans living in the United States also is expected to be the cause of sudden death in military recruitment process, when the cadets perform strenuous exercise.
"Originally, sickle cell trait is a harmless condition," said Kevin Harris, Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, as quoted from Physorg, April 6, 2011.
However, Harris mentions, research shows that in extreme physical conditions such as military recruitment exam, a number of individuals who have SCT potentially died suddenly. "It's also apparently happened in the world of sports," he said.
To be sure, Harris and his colleagues reviewed data death athletes during the last 30 years recorded in the US National Registry of Sudden Death in Athletes.
Of 2,423 sudden death recorded, it is known that 22 athletes who died have SCT with 15 deaths among them, SCT touted as the main cause. Those who died was an average of 18.5 years. All the descendants of African American and 20 people were men.
Whole athlete died while doing physical activity with 21 people while doing exercises and one person when performing matches. Of the 22 deaths due to SCT, 18 of whom are athletes in football, three people basketball athlete and an athlete.
"Environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, and the level of dehydration also be other factors that cause of death. This underlines the importance of rest and drink for the young athletes, "said Harris. "If the athlete is detected to have enough anticipation of SCT, should be provided. Coaching staff should also be told, "he said.
These findings, according to researchers, also confirmed the importance of conducting examination of athletes to know whether he has the SCT on his body. (eh)
