New virus identifies itself as a free software from IKEA

In the last few days, I received a lots of emails with “IKEA’s New Planning Software” in the subject:

This email offers a new Home Planner software from IKEA , and ask the user to follow the instructions in the attached zip file. But the attached file contains a Virus that probably continues to spread this “New Planning Software” message to more and more users.

The email looks like this one:

From: HomePlanner@IKEA.com
Subject: IKEA’s New Planning Software
From: “HomePlanner@IKEA.com”
Attachment: ikea.zip (347KB)

Body:
IKEA has a Fantastic new FREE tool for home decorating.
Introducing our Home Planner software which allows you to plan your home in a 3D environment.
Simply follow the instructions in the attachment and start planning your dream home today.

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