IBM's X-Force is warning of a recent increase in malware hidden in .zip files attached to spam emails.

"According to IBM, the increase during the past few weeks hasn't been tied to a single malware campaign or spam botnet, and there are a few different types of malware used," writes eWeek's Brian Prince.

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