Happy Friday!
Is there anything these scammers won't try to get at your money? This week a new tech support scam hit inboxes across America that's using a deceptive "sad announcement" subject line to lure victims into reading the message. The scam exploits your emotions and curiosity and it's after the passwords to your email and bank accounts.
The scam emails typically follow this pattern:
Subject line: "Sad announcement: [First name][Last name]" or "Sad announcement from [First name][Last name]"
2) Content: A brief message referencing photos or memories, designed to grab your attention. It includes a lure to click a link to see pictures about "the old days" or something like that.
3) Ends with an inspirational quote, to differentiate the message from others in your crowded inbox.
The sender spoofs their address to appear as a friend or family member. They likely found your address from inside a compromised account of someone you've communicated with in the past.
The Takeaway
Some quick tips so that you or someone you know doesn't become the next victim:
1) Always double check the sender's email address before clicking on links inside the message.
2) Don't call phone numbers displayed on suspicious websites. Always double-check the url.
3) When in doubt, reach out with a method you've used before such as by phone or even, shocking, face-to face contact!
It's up to us to keep ourselves safe. Thank you for doing your part to help protect your friends, family and workplace.
Stay safe out there.
Don't forget - Thanksgiving is next Thursday!
-Attila PS. If you think that this email might be helpful to a friend, family member, client or co-worker, feel free to pass it along. Thank you for your continued support of Cypac's mission.
Thank you for helping us accelerate humanity toward a safer, more secure high-tech future.
New Friday Funnies
Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he wasn't a chicken.
What sound does a limping turkey make?
Wobble, wobble!
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