Showing posts with label pdf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pdf. Show all posts

Monday, 17 May 2010

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Just received the following email:


from Adobe
reply-to newsletter@download-adobe-pdf.com
to me@gmail.com
date 17 May 2010 16:40
subject Download New Adobe PDF Reader For Windows
mailed-by mmmail.co.uk

hide details 16:40 (1 hour ago)


PDF Reader for Windows - Compatible with All Windows Platforms

Get the new and improved 2010 version.
The ultimate PDF software pack to open, read and share PDF files online.

Download New PDF reader here:

http://www.download-adobe-pdf.com/

New Features in PDF Reader:

- Search, open & share PDF files online
- 50% faster startup then previous versions
- Search & save online Internet content
- NEW! Improved user interface

Also receive the award winning OfficeSuite absolutely free.

New version available :

http://www.download-adobe-pdf.com/

Since the 90's, PDF has become the standard file format for document exchange. - Adobe

Thank you,

Adobe Reader Support



Click here to unsubscribe


Not only did this get through the usual spam filters Google so wonderfully provides, but it actually looks quite professional =/

A quick look at the whois output...


Domain name: DOWNLOAD-ADOBE-PDF.COM
Name Server: ns1.download-adobe-pdf.com 67.225.133.235
Name Server: ns2.download-adobe-pdf.com 67.225.133.235
Creation Date: 2010.05.17

Status: DELEGATED

Registrant ID: UALWS2Z-RU
Registrant Name: Tommy Anderson
Registrant Organization: Tommy Anderson
Registrant Street1: 273 Parkway
Registrant City: Miami
Registrant State: FL
Registrant Postal Code: 33402
Registrant Country: US

Administrative, Technical Contact
Contact ID: UALWS2Z-RU
Contact Name: Tommy Anderson
Contact Organization: Tommy Anderson
Contact Street1: 273 Parkway
Contact City: Miami
Contact State: FL
Contact Postal Code: 33402
Contact Country: US
Contact Phone: +1 504 3442930
Contact E-mail: tommy3849@hotmail.com

Registrar: Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER

Last updated on 2010.05.17 20:38:33 MSK/MSD


and suddenly it doesn't look so professional.

I haven't actually tried visiting the site yet, I don't have any systems I can happily pwn.

The unsubscribe link goes to:


http://www.mailingm.co.uk/3/unsubscribe.php?M=2723658&N=2435&=4&C=fbe0b28cf0f58710c5b4dea8a6e2ca68


A quick Google search:


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This company specializes on marketing services through e-mail giving their clients the possibility of reaching a wider and international audience.
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In conclusion, this might just be some dodgy marketing for an Adobe reseller, but I don't think I'll take my chances.