Endpoint Protection

W32.Waledac has launched a new spam campaign using a 4th of July theme. Below are some screenshots of sample spam emails with the new theme.








If the unsuspecting user clicks the link in the email, they will be directed to a Web page similar to the following:



The page claims to contain a video of a fireworks show for this year’s 4th of July celebration. However, clicking on the "video" actually leads to a W32.Waledac executable. Watch out for spam containing any of the following strings in the subject and body of the email:

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  Fourth of July Fireworks Shows
• Happy Fourth of July
• Sparkling Celebration of Independence Day
• The best firework you've ever seen
• Amazing Independence Day show
• Happy Independence Day
• Proud to be an American
• Fabulous Independence Day firework
• Bright and joyful Fourth of July
• The best of 4th of July Salute
• Amazing Independence Day salute
• America for You and Me
• Celebrate Independence
• Well done 4th!
• Super 4th!
• American Independence Day
• Celebrating Fourth of July
• Celebrate the spirit of America
• Celebrate with Pride
• Celebrating the spirit of our Country
• Happy Birthday, America!
• Independence Day firework broke all records
• Amazing firework 2009
• Home of the Brave
• Spectacular fireworks show
• Celebrating the Glory of our Nation
• America the Beautiful
• Light up the sky
• Long Live America
• Celebrations have already begun
• Time for Fireworks
• Let's celebrate Independence Day
• Happy Birthday America!
• Happy Birthday USA!
• God Bless America
• America the Beautiful
• This Land Is Your Land
• Stars and Stripes Forever