New malware attack disguised as adobe 'license key'

 

Computer security firm Sophos said criminal hackers have spammed out emails containing the supposed license key for InDesign.

 

"Their intention? To infect your Windows computer with malware. The emails pretend to come from Adobe, in a noxious campaign which bears many similarities to the fake Adobe Acrobat Reader updates spammed out yesterday," Sophos said in a blog post.

 

It said the emails come with the subject "InDesign CS4 License Key," and have the attachment "License_key_ID[random number].zip."

 

But Sophos said its antivirus software will detect the malware as the Troj/Bredo-MY Trojan horse.

 

Sophos also reminded users companies do not just email people unsolicited attachments out of the blue.

 

"Remember, computer security is not just about keeping your anti-virus software properly updated. It's also about realizing that companies are not in the habit of emailing you unsolicited attachments out of the blue," it said. — LBG, GMA News