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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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Hoax
by Brett M. Christensen May 17, 2018According to a message that circulates via WhatsApp, SMS, and social media websites, opening a picture of Donald Trump suffering from a stroke will destroy all of the information on your phone and computer.
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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.
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According to this warning message, a new and destructive computer virus is targeting webmail users and arrives in an email with the subject line, “Obituary of the late Mr Common Sense”.
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This old “virus warning” is still crossing inboxes. Although the games mentioned in the email are real, they do not contain viruses.…
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Email warns that a file on your computer called sulfnbk.exe is a virus and provides instructions on how to delete it
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What is the Difference Between Malware and Viruses?
by Brett M. Christensen July 25, 2017We discuss the differences between malware and viruses.
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Threatening “complaint” email accuses the recipient of sending emails containing viruses and instructs him or her to open an attachment supposedly containing email log files.
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Malware
Fake Ticketmaster Purchase Order Email Contains Malware
by Brett M. Christensen January 29, 2015Email purporting to be from large ticket sales and distribution company Ticketmaster thanks you for purchasing tickets and advises you to open an attached file to review order details.