Industry News Home
More stories like this...
RSS FeedUS web users hit with phishing scam
PC users in the US are being targeted by an elaborate phishing scam which purports to be from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), it has been reported.
Emails which actually contain malicious software - such as viruses - are being sent to both consumers and companies, claiming that the recipient is the subject of a complaint which has been filed with the bureau.
It offers them the chance to download documents it claims relate to the case but then infects the computer with a virus.
Furthermore, should victims click on the enclosed link, it takes them to a website which entices them to deliver sensitive information such as logins and passwords.
Although the phishing email is being spread rapidly at the moment, Ken Vander Meeden, president of the BBB in Western Michigan, warned consumers of the threat as early as last year.
He commented: "We will be forwarding all emails received to US authorities in hopes of actually catching those behind this fake email message before more damage is done."
PC Tools, Experts in Internet Security and trusted by millions worldwide! Visit www.pctools.com to upgrade your protection.
Related News
- July 30, 2009 - Spammers translating messages to cause global web security issues
- July 30, 2009 - Web users 'should be cautious of fake anti-virus programmes
- July 29, 2009 - Microsoft launches online security patch
- July 28, 2009 - Students 'putting parents at risk of ID theft'
- July 24, 2009 - New online threats to be debuted
PC Tools Spyware Doctor™ with AntiVirus
PC Tools™ Internet Security
