Hey Everyone, just wanted to send a quick note about something I’ve been noticing lately. Seems more and more infected PDF, DOC, Zip and SCR files are getting through email filters and ending up at the desktop. I’ve seen 2-3 in the last couple weeks from “unknown” sources, although it’s just as likely a friend with an infected computer might send you one unknowingly.
Today’s comes from CocaCola sauing I’ve won A Million Pounds (UK Dollars) in the olympics lottery and all I need to do is fill in the following details to collect.
(1) NAME:……………………………….
(2) AGE:………………………………….
(3) SEX:………………………………… .
(4) ADDRESS:…………………………
(5) EMAIL:………………………………
(6) PHONE:…………………………….
(7) OCCUPATION:…………………..
(8) COMPANY…………………….
(8) STATE/CITY:…………………….
(9)COUNTRY:…………………………..
(10) NATIONALITY:……………………
(11)TICKET / BALLOT NUMBER:………
(12)AMOUNT WON: ………………
Which of course is exactly enough for the would be scammers to start either asking for money for “taxes” or “bank fees” or to start using your identity to scam others.
Be Cautious, and if you’re getting a lot of these let me know and I can recommend some email security applications to keep you safe!
