[ALUG] Ebola Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

[Seta Magabe]

Thanks Brother

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Kambey L. Kisambu via Linux <
linux at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:

> 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
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