Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
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MalwarePhishing ScamsScamsSpam Reports
Google Drive ‘File is Pending Approval’ Scam Emails
by Brett M. Christensen June 25, 2019These fake Google Drive emails, which feature the Google Drive logo, claim that a file is pending approval and urge you to take action by clicking a button.
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Watch Out For Fake Office 365 Voicemail Emails
by Brett M. Christensen May 20, 2019The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the US is warning consumers about a new scam campaign using fake voicemail notification emails.
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According to this “anti-fraud alert” email someone tried to pay with your credit card and the “payment is hold”.
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Malware
DHL ‘We Have A Problem With Your Package’ Malware Email
by Brett M. Christensen May 13, 2019Inboxes are again being hit by malicious emails purporting to be package notifications from delivery company DHL.
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‘Negative Video About Your Site’ Scam Messages
by Brett M. Christensen February 16, 2019Scammers are targeting website owners via messages claiming that a negative video about their site is circulating.
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According to this message, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sent you an email containing confidential personal information.
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According to this email, which purports to be from delivery company DHL, you have a package on the way and should click a link to validate transit status.
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According to this supposed receipt email, the “Account Team” has arranged payment for you. However, the email is not a real receipt and no legitimate “Account Team” sent it.
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This email, which purports to be a ‘payment accepted” notification from an online store, claims that your order has been processed.