Swine Flu Phishing Attacks and Email Scams
May 9th, 2009 . by DarkFiber ConsultingDarkFiber Consulting is aware of public reports of email scams circulating related to the Swine Flu. The attacks arrive via an unsolicited email message typically containing a subject line related to the Swine Flu. These email messages may contain a link or an attachment. If users click on this link or open the attachment, they may be directed to a phishing website or exposed to malicious code.
DarkFiber Consulting encourages users to take the following measures to protect themselves:
- Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in email messages.
- Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.
- Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document for more information on avoiding email scams.
- Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks document for more information on social engineering attacks.
UPDATE: Due to these potential phishing attacks and email scams, DarkFiber Consulting encourages users to visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for trusted information regarding the Swine Flu.