Malware and spam groups exploit US election fever

Oct 19, 2016 in Uncategorized
As the presidential election draws near, the level of malware and spam activity attempting to capitalize on interest in the campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has risen.

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Over the past month, Symantec has blocked almost 8 million spam emails relating to the US presidential election. The volume of spam has increased steadily during that period, reflecting rising interest in the election as the November 8 polling day draws near.

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Source: Symantec