SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
It’s in the tiny details!
Anna’s getting ready to head out to brunch. She decides to check her emails, and sees one from PayPal. Nothing odd here right? Makes sense to click on the big blue button “Log In Now”, and check her current PayPal balance…but it’s a SCAM.
And these scams are usually ransomware – a horrific code that locks up nearly every single data file on your computer – Word documents, spreadsheets and more. These scammers try and hold you for ransom, telling you to pay money and they will unlock your machine.
These scams have been circulating for quite some time. Coming from providers such as:
We know of a client who was attacked by ransomeware through a supposed Australia Post email, and it locked up her whole computer.
Here’s what you need to look out for:
If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of an email from one of your providers, delete the email, and visit the website on your own accord, not through the link on the email.