Scary Halloween

Security experts are warning users and administrators to be weary of incoming email messages around Halloween.

A number of common scams and malware attacks are expected to once again menace users around the 31 October holiday. Among the anticipated attacks are those promising online greetings or links to holiday sites such as the "dancing skeleton" attack. The messages often contain a trojan attachment or a link to a malicious page disguised as a greeting card or video file.

Malware writers are also believed to be crafting fake retail advertisement attacks as well. The messages disguise themselves as being from a retailer and promise a special sale. Clicking on the links within the message, however, can redirect the user to an attack.

So be cautious, do not open e-mail attachments without scanning, handle links with care, particularly from unknown sources.

Source: V3.co.uk.