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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.
Malware
Watch Out for Bogus Bill Emails Claiming to be From AGL

by Brett M. Christensen October 10, 2018

Australian based energy company AGL is warning customers to watch for fake bill emails that contain links to a malicious website.
Malware
MALWARE — ‘You Have Received a 9 Page Fax’ Email

by Brett M. Christensen October 3, 2018

According to this email, you have received a 9-page fax which you can view by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
Malware
Fake Companies House Emails Contain Malware

by Brett M. Christensen September 26, 2018

This story was first published on September 11, 2013 The name of UK Government department Companies House has repeatedly been used in malware campaigns…
Malware
Fake Password Protected Job Application Emails Contain Macro Malware

by Brett M. Christensen September 17, 2018

Malicious emails that masquerade as harmless job application requests with attached resumes are currently hitting inboxes.
Malware
Fake ‘Farm Machinery’ Invoice Links to Macro Malware

by Brett M. Christensen August 21, 2018

This 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.
Malware
Fake AppleCare Virus Warning Pop-Ups Link to Malware

by Brett M. Christensen August 9, 2018

At some point, many Mac users will likely encounter a browser pop-up warning claiming that their computer is infected with viruses.
Malware
Bogus HMRC ‘Unsuccessful Submission’ Emails Point to Malware Websites

by Brett M. Christensen June 26, 2018

This 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.
Facebook Hacker Hoaxes Hoaxes
‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Hoax

by Brett M. Christensen May 17, 2018

According 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.