Malspam

Malspam (malicious spam) is a type of spam intended to spread malicious software, either as attachments or links in the body of the email. It is a form of phishing attack where the attacker attempts to fool users into downloading malicious software, usually by disguising it as legitimate content. In some cases, the goal of malspam is to infect computers with viruses or malware that can be used to spy on or control the users computer, steal sensitive data, or cause damage.

Malspam email campaigns often start with sending out large numbers of messages with malicious attachments or links. Once a malicious program or link has been released, it will be spread by users who unwittingly click on the links or open the attachments. Sometimes additional malware is injected into emails by attackers who divert the emails through their own servers.

Malspam campaigns often target specific individuals or organizations, but they can also target large groups of randomly selected email addresses. To help prevent the spread of malspam, users should be trained to recognize suspicious emails and should not click on links or open attachments from unknown sources. Anti-virus and anti-spam software can also be used to identify and block malspam messages.