Hackers create bogus Microsoft Services Agreement email to exploit users
Installs malware based on an exploit in Oracle's Java software
HACKERS are using a recent Microsoft email notification regarding changes in its Services Agreement to trick people into installing malicious programs based on an exploit in Oracle's Java software.
The SANS Institute's Internet Storm Centre issued warnings about the rogue emails at the weekend, saying that they are based on a 27 August communication from Microsoft about popular products such as Hotmail and Skydrive.
"If you received an email regarding the Microsoft Services Agreement update and you're reading your email through the Hotmail or Outlook.com web UI, the legitimate email should have a Green shield that indicates the message is from a Trusted Sender,"