Beware of Hackers Using Real Funeral Homes To Kill Your Computer
It’s bad enough when hackers steal credit card information from shopping sites.
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Now they’re targeting grieving friends and families, according to a news report from WTSP.com (@WTSP10News).
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This faux email, which they claim has been sent to possibly millions of random innocent people, invites them to a “celebration of your friends life.” The really devious part is that it’s sent from a legitimate funeral home and the way it tries to get you to click on the link:
“Please find invitation and more detailed information about the farewell ceremony here.”
If you click on the the word “here” your computer will most likely be infected with a virus.
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These phishing scams are meant to be clever and look real. This is no exception, especially since they’re using a real Texas funeral home, which has smartly posted a notice on their website to alert everyone of the scam.
Our [Pretty Obvious] Advice: Don’t open sketchy emails!
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