Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID30623: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on September 18, 2017

Medium

Alert ID:

55310

First Published:

2017 September 18 17:43 GMT

Version:

1

Summary

• Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software.

Email messages that are related to this threat (RuleID30623) may contain the following files:

Name	Size in Bytes	MD5 Checksum
CONTRACT_PDF.arj / CONTRACT_PDF.exe
659,500
0x45B09F09109E0EC9EFF5CDD911122AD0

The following text is a sample of the email message that is associated with this threat outbreak:

> Subject: RFQ - CONTRACT SUPPLY OF ITEMS RFQ-65383I:FISB/PO/092017

Message Body:

Dear Sir,
GGLOBAL USA invites you to provide a quotation covering all items listed within the subject requisition and attached documentation (CONTRACT PDF). This is a supply Tender/Contract.
The bid close date is 9-October-2017 (3PM).
In addition to the base bid requested above, if you are in a position to offer an alternative offer which, based on your experience, would meet the technical requirements but offer cost savings, then we would be more than grateful to receive an alternative proposal.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Payment Terms: _______________________
Delivery Terms: _______________________
Delivery Lead Time: ____________________
Quotation Validity Date: 45 Days
Warranty: 1 Year from delivery
ALWAYS Indicate BRAND NAME, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
Attached AG&P Terms & Conditions.
Packing Type.
Also kindly note below important points-:
Note 1: Technical data sheets should be submitted along with the offer.
Note 2: Data sheets are not accepted instead of the offer.
Note 3: Manufacturer conformity certificate should be submitted after delivery. Moreover client has the right to examine the genuineness of the goods by their technical inspection dept. or the third party inspector.
Note 4: Certificate of origin should be submitted upon delivery and inspection.
Kindly specify your accepted payment mode either TT or LC. * 30% advance payment and 70% upon receipt of necessary shipping documents. Your best delivery time must be mentioned, when submitting your quotations. Please quote CFR port of Dusseldorf as per attached “requirements” and “Specifications”.
We look forward to receiving your acknowledgement of this enquiry package, confirming your intention to bid.
Pls. don’t hesitate to email us if you have any clarifications.
Regards.

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Revision History

* Version	Description	Section	Date
1	Initial release to report significant activity detected by Cisco Security on September 18, 2017.	—	2017-September-18
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