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Virus

Insights Malware
Macros and Malware – A Brief Overview

by Brett M. Christensen February 21, 2021

Criminals use many and varied methods to distribute malware. One such method that has become increasingly common in recent years is to…
Malware
‘Herewith Proof of Payment’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen January 22, 2021

Supposedly, this “payment invoice” email contains proof of a recent payment in an attached PowerPoint file. However, the email is not a…
Malware
Three Malware Distribution Methods You REALLY Need to Know About

by Brett M. Christensen October 30, 2020

Criminals use many ways to distribute malware. However, among such tactics, they repeatedly use variations of the following three methods in their malware email campaigns.
Malware
Fake USPS ‘Problem With Your Package’ Email Links to Malware

by Brett M. Christensen September 9, 2020

According to this email, which purports to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS) there has been a problem with your package.
Insights Malware
Don’t be Complacent – It’s All Too Easy to Fall Victim to Malware Attacks

by Brett M. Christensen May 18, 2020

Online criminals long ago realized that the simplest ruses are often the most effective. The malware campaign I discuss in this report is a good example of such a simple approach.
Malware Phishing Scams Scams
Fake DHL ‘Shipping Notification’ Emails Continue

by Brett M. Christensen April 15, 2020

For more than a decade, inboxes around the world have been hit by bogus emails claiming to be from international delivery service DHL.
Hoaxes
‘Move your Cucu’ Virus Hoax Message

by Brett M. Christensen April 2, 2020

According to this supposed warning message, you should not accept a video called “Move your cucu” because it is a very dangerous virus that will format your mobile phone.
Malware Phishing Scams Scams
‘You Have Received a Voice Message’ Scam Emails

by Brett M. Christensen January 29, 2020

According to this email, which purports to be from “Admin” at your email service provider, you have a new voice message waiting.
Malware
DHL ‘Shipment Notification’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen January 16, 2020

This email is supposedly a shipment notification from delivery company DHL. It asks you to click a link to confirm your delivery details.
Malware
Bogus Bill of Lading Email Carries Malware

by Brett M. Christensen January 14, 2020

The attachment that comes with this email supposedly contains a Bill of Lading from an international shipping company.