Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
Looking for reports published before 2016? Click here to view an archive of malware reports on the legacy Hoax-Slayer website.
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HoaxesMalwareMisleading
WhatsApp Gold and Martinelli — How a Valid Warning Got Mixed Up With a Silly Hoax
by Brett M. Christensen November 22, 2018Unfortunately, this message combines information about a real threat with a silly virus hoax and this has caused considerable confusion.
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Malware
Watch Out for Bogus Bill Emails Claiming to be From AGL
by Brett M. Christensen October 10, 2018Australian based energy company AGL is warning customers to watch for fake bill emails that contain links to a malicious website.
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According to this email, you have received a 9-page fax which you can view by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
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This story was first published on September 11, 2013 The name of UK Government department Companies House has repeatedly been used in malware campaigns…
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Malware
Fake Password Protected Job Application Emails Contain Macro Malware
by Brett M. Christensen September 17, 2018Malicious emails that masquerade as harmless job application requests with attached resumes are currently hitting inboxes.
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Malware
Fake ‘Farm Machinery’ Invoice Links to Macro Malware
by Brett M. Christensen August 21, 2018This email, which purports to be from a farm machinery company, urges you to click a link to view full invoice details. Supposedly, the invoice email was generated via the business and accounting service MYOB.
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At some point, many Mac users will likely encounter a browser pop-up warning claiming that their computer is infected with viruses.
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Malware
Bogus HMRC ‘Unsuccessful Submission’ Emails Point to Malware Websites
by Brett M. Christensen June 26, 2018This email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ), claims that your submission was received but failed data checks and could not be accepted.
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MalwareTrue
TRUE – The FBI is Asking People to Reboot Their Routers
by Brett M. Christensen May 29, 2018A number of reports are currently circulating that claim that the FBI is asking users to reboot their routers as a means of combating a malware threat.