Web monitoring firms are warning IT administrators to update their spam filters after a massive new spamming campaign was detected.
Inboxes are filling up with spam claiming to have a link to a web site that carries video footage of a sexual indiscretion committed by presidential candidate Barack Obama.
It alleges to show footage of him having sex with Ukrainians after a visit to the country last year.
"Users who click the link are shown a pornographic video," said Websense. "While the video plays for 14 seconds, malicious applications are installed on the victim's machine."
The malware consists of a Trojan that allows remote control of the user's machine using an application called 809.exe in the user's Temporary Internet Files folder.
It also installs a Browser Helper Object which steals keystrokes and forwards them to a server controlled by the malware distributors.
Warning over Obama sex scandal spam
Web monitoring firms are warning IT administrators to update their spam filters after a massive new spamming campaign was detected.
Add iTnews as your trusted source
Got a news tip for our journalists? Share it with us anonymously here.
Partner Content
iTnews State of Security Breakfast comes to Sydney
.jpg&h=140&w=231&c=1&s=0)
Promoted Content
The AI era demands a new kind of network
.png&h=140&w=231&c=1&s=0)
Promoted Content
From ambition to impact: The next era of government transformation.
.jpg&h=140&w=231&c=1&s=0)
Promoted Content
Australian mid-market businesses to access deeper AI and security expertise with First Focus-Integris partnership
RIMPA Live Convention 2026
What’s Next?
iTnews Benchmark Security Awards 2026
iTnews State of Security Breakfast Sydney
iTnews Executive Retreat - Security Leaders Edition - VIC
.jpg&h=140&w=231&c=1&s=0)
.jpg&h=140&w=231&c=1&s=0)
