Threat Outbreak Alert: Fake Western Union Money Transfer Transaction E-Mail Messages on March 7, 2013
Threat Type:
IntelliShield: Threat Outbreak Alert
IntelliShield ID:
21930
Version:
13
First Published:
2010 December 01 13:41 GMT
Last Published:
2013 March 07 17:07 GMT
Port:
Not Available
Urgency:
Possible Use
Credibility:
Confirmed
Severity:
Mild Damage
Version Summary:
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations has detected significant activity on March 7, 2013.
Description
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations has detected significant activity related to spam e-mail messages that claim to contain an attachment with information about a Western Union money transfer transaction. The text in the e-mail message instructs the recipient to view the attached .zip file for details. However, the attachment contains a malicious .exe file that, when executed, attempts to infect the targeted system with malicious code.
E-mail messages that are related to this threat (RuleID858KVR) may contain the following files:
The report.exe file in the report.zip attachment has a file size of 161,296 bytes. The MD5 checksum, which is a unique identifier of the executable, is the following string: 0x117F1D5A82CDAB71372906EC6E7EDBB0
The details.exe file in the details.zip attachment has a file size of 15,360 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xCD5D1CBF928D97A94BA30ABC0357DF2C
The Unauthorized_Report_EML.htm file in the Report.zip attachment has a file size of 54,784 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0x90C8EB0AC6D9303FBE32D0F351D1EAAD
The incoming_wire_report.exe file in the incoming_wire_report.zip attachment has a file size of 107,520 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xD13F6FA4CEA17B254216394B5CA6A3A1
The WireReport.exe file in the WireReport.zip attachment has a file size of 1,134,080 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xE1AD488E8E81844FFB6B88D07B13E8B8
A variant of the WireReport.exe file in the WireReport.zip attachment has a file size of 113,152 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xD2FDAF1E0F07F5DC6C638F0103FA26B7
A third variant of the WireReport.exe file in the WireReport.zip attachment has a file size of 113,152 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xADC79DDD078E7B9D6743C6D004D2648F
The OutGoingWireReport.exe file in the OutGoingWireReport.zip attachment has a file size of 1,120,218 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0x76B3E6A581AB6D75F3B5A75DB416B91B
The INSTRUCTION.exe file in the Transfer information.zip attachment has a file size of 451,072 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0x8964B632E24FB2157E0D660EA2E3525F<
The instruction.exe file in the instruction.zip attachment has a file size of 451,072 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xCB3144CD0600784B2DECECC1682A377A
A variant of instruction.exe file in the instruction.zip attachment has a file size of 451,072 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0x9D9610BAB7B9F64F1369D6E266CD3F51
The product info.exe file in the product info.zip attachment has a file size of 340,480 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0x01D35B7C2A8A822004B4C175207CF6B3
The EFTPS_Document.exe file in the EFTPS_Document.zip attachment has a file size of 67,584 bytes. The MD5 checksum is the following string: 0xDF656A5ED2D4C0FDE0844B40565836D2
The following text is a sample of the e-mail message that is associated with this threat outbreak:
Subject: Western Union Money Transfer Transaction
Message Body:
Western Union Money Transfer Transaction that you (or somebody on your behalf) enquired earlier hasn't been authorized.
For more information concerning transfer validation or money refund Please review the attachment.
Or
Subject: Incoming Wire Notification
Message Body:
Incoming Wire Notification.
An incoming wire transfer has been received by your financial institution and the funds deposited to your account on 12-12-2012.
Please review the transaction details in attached report.
Or
Subject: Incoming Wire Transfer Notification
Message Body:
Incoming Wire Transfer Notification
Amount: $105,167.19
Please review the transaction details in attached report.
This E-Mail box is not equipped to handle replies. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Cash Management Services at 1-888-943-1383
Or
Subject: Wire Transfer Processed Notification
Message Body:
Wire Transfer Processed Notification
Amount: $1,103,436.45
Please review the transaction details in attached report.
First American Title Insurance Company
5000 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Fl. 34103
877-833-1754 Phone
866-754-3015 Fax
Servicing Lee and Collier Counties
PLEASE NOTE ALL CLOSING PACKAGES SHOULD BE SENT TO:
NAPLES.ESCROW.FL@FIRSTAM.COM
Or
Subject: PAYMENT INSTRUCTION
Message Body:
Dear sir ,
kindly find the attached for the transfer instruction,also send your local bank details so we can transfer the equilvalent in your local currency.
The transfer information is in the attached, the beneficiaries,amount,country and other information needed for the transfer.
i hope the exchange rate and transfer charges is still the same rate .
Thanks
Ali kabiru
Cisco Security Intelligence Operations analysts examine real-world e-mail traffic data that is collected from over 100,000 contributing organizations worldwide. This data helps provide a range of information about and analysis of global e-mail security threats and trends. Cisco will continue to monitor this threat and automatically adapt systems to protect customers. This report will be updated if there are significant changes or if the risk to end users increases.
Cisco security appliances protect customers during the critical period between the first exploit of a virus outbreak and the release of vendor antivirus signatures. E-mail that is managed by Cisco and end users who are protected by Cisco Web Security Appliances will not be impacted by these attacks. Cisco security appliances are automatically updated to prevent both spam e-mail and hostile web URLs from being passed to the end user.
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
IntelliShield
Threat Outbreak Alert
Original Release Base
Associated Products:
N/A
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