Alert — There has been a resurgence of an email virus that installs malware on the victim’s computer. The email claims to be from a delivery company, such as, the UPS, FedEx or DHL. Do not open the email. Definitely, do not unzip the email attachment.
The email usually looks something like [...]
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center represents some of the largest banks in the United States of America. They have issued a report that recommends to commercial banking customers to take rigorous steps in securing online bank accounts.
The report recommends to “carry out all online banking activity from a standalone, hardened, and [...]
While email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents, they are also a common source of viruses. Use caution when opening attachments, even if they appear to have been sent by someone you know.
Why can email attachments be dangerous?
Some of the characteristics that make email attachments convenient and popular are [...]
by the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
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Michael D. Durkota and Will Dormann It can happen to anyone. Considering the vast number of viruses and Trojan horses traversing the Internet at any given moment, it’s amazing it doesn’t happen to everyone. Hindsight may dictate that you could have done a better job of protecting yourself, [...]
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