Tuesday, August 21, 2007

New phishing or virus attack by email SPAM

New variations of the postcard / e-card spam emails are showing up that try to lure you into clicking on a provided link. This time the spam emails pretend to be a confirmation for a membership registration, or something along those lines, and they try to trick you into clicking on the link. Most likely the given web site will inject a virus into your computer system. Here are some examples:


Subject: Membership Details
From: "Web Players"
Sender: User viqlpkkvxut

New Member,

Are you ready to have fun at Web Players.

Account Number: 828285335
Temorary Login: user3090
Password ID: yg141

For security purposes please login and change the temporary Login ID and Password.

Use this link to change your Login info: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx

Thank You,
Confirmation Dept.
Web Players


Subject: Member Confirm
From: "Free Ringtones"
Sender: User twcenwfunwi

Dear Member,

Thank You for Joining Free Ringtones.

Membership Number: 28189574868359
Temorary Login: user4810
Your Password ID: qu845

Please keep your account secure by logging in and changing your login info.

Follow this Link: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Enjoy,
Confirmation Dept.
Free Ringtones


Subject: Registration Confirmation
From: "Office Antics"
Sender: User neojqgl

New Member,

We are glad you joined Office Antics.

Membership Number: 81718539734
Temp Login ID: user8300
Temorary Password: ch274

Please keep your account secure by logging in and changing your login info.

Use this link to change your Login info: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx
Thank You,
Membership Support Department
Office Antics


Subject: Dated Confirmation
From: "Online Hook-Up"
Sender: User wcrdzwrbl

Welcome Member,

Here is your membership info for Online Hook-Up.

Confirmation Number: 94429852
Login ID: user8191
Password ID: da684

Your temporary Login Info will expire in 24 hours. Please login and change it.

Use this link to change your Login info: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx
Enjoy,
Welcome Department
Online Hook-Up


Subject: Your Member Info
From: "Free Web Tools"
Sender: User fwunefx

Welcome,

Are you ready to have fun at Free Web Tools.

Account Number: 6179795186753
Your Temp. Login ID: user8774
Password ID: gl565

Please keep your account secure by logging in and changing your login info.

Click on the secure link or paste it to your browser: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx
Thank You,
Welcome Department
Free Web Tools

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