Scammers are using fake antivirus bills to hack your computer

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by hawki, Apr 9, 2021.

  1. hawki

    hawki Registered Member

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    "Email security firm Vade Secure uncovered an ongoing tech-support scam that uses fake antivirus invoices to trick users into enabling remote access to their computers...

    This new scam targets users with fake antivirus renewal invoices from popular vendors such as McAfee, Norton, and Microsoft, luring victims into handing over their personal details...

    ...the emails are designed to catch the attention of the potential victims by threatening to auto-charge their cards for the software renewals unless they call to cancel the subscription.

    When they do, the scamsters will sweet talk them into installing various remote access software to allow the threat actors to take over the victim’s computer to install malware or for other nefarious purposes..."

    https://www.techradar.com/news/tric...-bills-to-gain-remote-access-to-your-computer
     
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