Current Activity - Osama Bin Laden's Death Email Scams, Fake Antivirus, and Phishing Attack Warning

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US-CERT Current Activity

Osama Bin Laden's Death Email Scams, Fake Antivirus, and Phishing Attack Warning

Original release date: May 2, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Last revised: May 2, 2011 at 2:17 pm


Users should be aware of potential email scams, fake antivirus, and
phishing attacks regarding Osama Bin Laden's death. Email scams may
contain links or attachments that may direct users to malicious
websites. Fake antivirus attacks may come in the form of pop-ups that
flash security warnings and ask the user for credit card
information. Phishing emails and websites requesting personal
information commonly appear after this type of news.

US-CERT 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.
  * Review the Recognizing Fake Antivirus document for additional
    information regarding fake antivirus.
  * Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing
    Attacks document for additional information on social engineering
    attacks.
  * Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document
    for additional information on social engineering attacks.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html>

<https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST10-001.html>

<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pdf>

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