Aug 26 / Admin

New Scam Alert: don’t fall for this new attack

Tech Wire Asia reported:   

For most, the concept of phone scams isn’t new. In these “scam alert” scenarios, perpetrators often masquerade as telemarketers, offering enticing deals on various products and services. Their goal is to extract sensitive banking or credit card details from the unsuspecting victim.

Recent investigations have revealed a new sophisticated scam, blending phone and email communications to infiltrate corporate systems and steal data. In an intriguing twist, the malware was introduced when the scammer persuaded a target to open a unique email. This email contained an image mimicking an Outlook message, leading the individual to download an Electron app linked within the “image spam” email.

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