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Virus

Malware Phishing Scams Scams
Watch Out For Fake Office 365 Voicemail Emails

by Brett M. Christensen May 20, 2019

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the US is warning consumers about a new scam campaign using fake voicemail notification emails.
Malware
‘The Payment Was Hold’ Malware Emails

by Brett M. Christensen May 16, 2019

According to this “anti-fraud alert” email someone tried to pay with your credit card and the “payment is hold”.
Malware
DHL ‘We Have A Problem With Your Package’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen May 13, 2019

Inboxes are again being hit by malicious emails purporting to be package notifications from delivery company DHL.
Unsubstantiated
Facebook ‘Who is Your Soulmate’ Warning Message

by Brett M. Christensen February 7, 2019

Yet another breathless ALL CAPS ‘security’ warning has been let loose on Facebook and is going viral across the network. The message…
Malware
USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen January 30, 2019

According to this message, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sent you an email containing confidential personal information.
Malware
DHL ‘Package on the Way’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen January 29, 2019

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.
Malware
‘We Have Arranged Payment’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen January 24, 2019

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.
Malware
‘Your Order Has Been Processed’ Malware Email

by Brett M. Christensen December 21, 2018

This email, which purports to be a ‘payment accepted” notification from an online store, claims that your order has been processed.
Malware
Bogus FedEx ‘Shipping Status’ Email Points to Malware

by Brett M. Christensen November 28, 2018

This email, which purports to be from “FedEx.com Online Services”, supposedly supplies information about an order that is about to be delivered to you.
Hoaxes Malware Misleading
WhatsApp Gold and Martinelli — How a Valid Warning Got Mixed Up With a Silly Hoax

by Brett M. Christensen November 22, 2018

Unfortunately, this message combines information about a real threat with a silly virus hoax and this has caused considerable confusion.