[ALUG] Ebola Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

[Kambey L. Kisambu]

Hello guys,
Please read and inform others:-

Cybercriminals are using Ebola virus epidemic as social engineering
(deceiving technique) theme to circulate Malware and performing Phishing
activities.

Symantec has observed three malicious operations and a phishing campaign
using the Ebola virus as a social engineering theme.

Attackers may use these Phishing emails that contain links that direct
users to websites which collect person information such as login
credentials, or contain malicious attachments that can infect a
system/computer.

ICT Security Team, reminds users to protect against email scams and cyber
campaigns using the Ebola virus as a theme.

Users are encouraged to use caution when encountering these types of email
messages and take the following preventative measures to protect
themselves:
·         Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in
email messages.
·         Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.

/REFERENCE
How does the Phishing email looks
like...
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/ebola-fear-used-bait-leads-malware-infection
More on Phishing and Social engeneering on
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/st04-014/

Regards,

-- 

Kambey L. Kissambu
ICT Officer  -   Systems and Networks
e-Government Agency, President's Office, Public Service Management
Samora Avenue, Extelecom Building, 2nd Floor
P.O.Box 4273
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: +25576(1)7688450
Phone: +255222129868/74
Email: kambey.lotoishe at ega.go.tz
Personal Email: kambeylk at gmail.com

Website: www.ega.go.tz

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