Blackhole Exploit Kit Spam Run Using Microsoft as Bait

This spam run attempts to trick its recipients into thinking that it is from Microsoft Outlook. The message asks the recipient to click on a link to retrieve a voicemail message. Once the link is clicked, it redirects to a site hosting a malicious JavaScript:

The script points the user to a blackhole exploit kit server hosting a .JAR file. The said file is executed, and downloads other malicious files on the affected computer.

Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ protects users from this threat by blocking the spam mail samples, as well as any related malicious URLs and malware.

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