Feb 14 Is Here Again! | Symantec

[Ceyfer √]

Spam levels always rise when a holiday or special event approaches. Symantec researchers are observing a surge of spam as Valentine’s Day gets closer and closer. Unbelievable discounts on jewelry, dinners, and expensive gift articles are the key themes for the Valentine’s Day related spam. Further popular fake promotions include: online pharmaceuticals, fake e-cards, gift cards, chocolates, and flowers. The purpose of these fake promotions is to capture a user’s personal and financial details.

Spot the NOT!

Valentine’s Day related spam can easily be spotted by observing the “From” header as shown below:

    From: "Valentine's Berries" <info@
    From: "Valentine's Bouquets" <info@
    From: "Valentine's Gifts" <info@
    From: "Valentine's Presents" <info@
    From: "Valentine's Decor" <info@
    From: "Valentines Day Gifts" <info@
    From: "Valentines Day Sweets" <info@

Subject lines used in Valentine’s Day-related spam may include the following:

    Subject: Impossibly delicious berries from $19.99 - the PERFECT gift for Valentines Day!
    Subject: [BRAND NAME REMOVED] Valentine's Day sweepstakes- hkamela@
    Subject: Order Now!  Valentine's Day Flowers and Gifts from $19.99!
    Subject: Seduce your Valentine with our most loving gifts
    Subject: Valentine's Day Special Discount Offer - Flowers, Plants & Gifts
    Subject: Buy 2 bottles, get one FREE - Wear that little black dress by Valentine's Day with [BRAND NAME REMOVED]
    Subject: Be Different! Give yourself a Gift for Valentine's Day -- Get Thin with [BRAND NAME REMOVED]
    Subject: BOGO for 2 free bottles - Wear that little black dress by Valentine's Day with [BRAND NAME REMOVED]
    Subject: Got Fat? Get Thin. Lose 30 pounds before Valentine's Day!

*SPAM

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[Bearcat]

Spam levels always rise when a holiday or special event approaches.

Hey, "spammers" have to make a living too!!!

[safeguy]

Liar! It's not here yet. I've just checked the calendar.

[Ceyfer √]

Liar! It's not here yet. I've just checked the calendar.

Dear Loverboy,


In my world that's normal and it is called False Positive. Thanks for reporting this error, my detection algorithm will be corrected soon...

It's great to see you here again.

[Neo]

damn... now because of these effective spam filtering I never get Valentine Greetings

[safeguy]

damn... now because of these effective spam filtering I never get Valentine Greetings

If you want, I can send you 1 but I don't wish to be labelled as a gay.

P.S No offense to gays. In fact, I've got a few friends who are.

[Neo]

If you want, I can send you 1 but I don't wish to be labelled as a gay.

P.S No offense to gays. In fact, I've got a few friends who are.

Sure, an email with spam and probably directed to a Trojan ... How Romantic

[ted]

If you want, I can send you 1 but I don't wish to be labelled as a gay.

P.S No offense to gays. In fact, I've got a few friends who are.

It would result in a backdoor trojan

[safeguy]

Sure, an email with spam and probably directed to a Trojan ... How Romantic

Not to worry. I'll give you an "ILOVEYOU" instead

[Neo]

Not to worry. I'll give you an "ILOVEYOU" instead

Really , I do respect that virus. Good coding example