Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
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Malware
MALWARE WARNING – Beware of Bogus Fax Notification Emails
by Brett M. Christensen July 11, 2019One of the many ways that criminals spread malware is to send bogus emails claiming that the recipient has received a fax.
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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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MalwarePhishing ScamsScams
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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MalwareScams
‘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.