Jul 30 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Phishing Email Impersonating State Business Registry

The Connecticut Secretary of State reported:  

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas is warning all Connecticut businesses to avoid a malicious email circulating that claims to be from the Connecticut Business Registry. Do not click on the links.

The email contains a malicious DottedSign link that prompts the user to view and sign a digital document. This technique tricks users into revealing sensitive information to cybercriminals, which can include login credentials, money transfers, or the download of malware.

Find the original article here.
 
Key Takeaway: Do not accept, decline, reply to, click links in, or open attachments from unexpected signature required activities.  

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