Phishing / Virus Scams – Be Aware
Do not open web link or attachment in an email, referring to an overdue invoice
We have noticed a phishing / virus email on a member of staff’s personal email account, with a reminder of an overdue invoice, asking user to open a website link to download the printable version of the overdue invoice. The download contains a virus/malware which encrypts data to which user has permissions to access. We have blocked the site www.littlebigdev.net on the College’s network.
Phishing is a form of social engineering where the attacker attempts to trick people into revealing private information by sending spoofed e-mails that appear to be from reputable companies. Phishing e-mails provide a link to a seemingly authentic website where you can login and reveal your username, password and other personal identifying information. Online scammers can then use this information to access your accounts, gather additional private information about you, and make purchases or apply for credit in your name.
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