Beware! Malicious Europcar invoice emails spread Trojan horse attack

SophosLabs has intercepted many emails today, attempting to infect Windows computers via an email purporting to be an invoice from a car rental company.

The emails, which pretend to come from Europcar, have a ZIP file attached which contains a malicious payload.

Subject: Europcar Invoice [random number]

Attached file: EuropCar Invoice.zip

Message body:
Please find your Invoice attached.
This is an automated message, please do not reply to this email.
Should you require further information, please contact Europcar UK Customer Services by emailing to [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
Best Regards,
Europcar UK Ltd
Car hire with great rental deals, holiday offers, and discount UK car rentals.
Europcar UK make car hire quick and easy.
For latest offers and promotions please visit us…

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