Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
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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.
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Malware
Fake Maersk Line Shipping Documents Email Links to Malware
by Brett M. Christensen May 15, 2018This email, which purports to be from container shipping company Maersk Line, claims that you can open an attached file to view original shipping documents supposedly related to a consignment that is being shipped to you.
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Malware
Fake UPS Invoice Email Links to Macro Malware Download
by Brett M. Christensen April 4, 2018According to this email, which purports to be from American package delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS), your new invoice is now available.
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This email purports to be a payment advice from Global Payments and Cash Management at HSBC. The ‘auto-generated’ email suggests that you open an attached file to view the payment advice document.
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MalwarePhone Scams
Android Phone Users Plagued by Fake Virus Alerts
by Brett M. Christensen February 28, 2018While visiting a website on your Android phone, a popup alert suddenly appears that claims that your phone has several viruses that you will need to remove immediately.