Malware
Links to reports about malware attacks.
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According to this email, you can check an IOU document by opening an attached Microsoft Word file.
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Keep an eye out for bill emails that appear to come from Australian energy supplier Origin. Clicking links in the emails downloads malware.
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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers to watch for fake traffic violation emails that link to malware websites.
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A malicious email, which has the subject “INVOICE Website customer”, claims that you can click a link to access the invoice in Microsoft Word (doc) format.
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Malware
Fake Delta Air Lines Ticket Order Emails Point to Malware
by Brett M. Christensen April 21, 2017A malicious email that is designed to emulate a flight ticket receipt from Delta Air Lines is currently hitting inboxes. The email links to malware.
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Malware
These Dangerous Malware Emails Know Your Name and Home Address
by Brett M. Christensen April 4, 2017A clever and quite dangerous malware attack is currently underway. Your first thought is that the email is just another scam. But, unlike many others of its ilk, this scam message has a dangerous twist.
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MalwareScams
Fake ATO “Tax Declaration” Emails Want You to Download a File
by Brett M. Christensen March 31, 2017Australian residents are currently receiving emails that claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The emails warn that a review of your 2016 tax return has revealed “several inconsistencies”.
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Malware
Watch Out For “Confirmation Letter Enclosed” Malware Emails
by Brett M. Christensen March 31, 2017Malicious emails that claim to have a confirmation letter enclosed are currently being distributed by online criminals.
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“Negligent driving” email that includes an image apparently taken from a traffic camera claims that you have been issued with a driver violation and should click a link to read a notification.