Be Aware of New Email-Based Scams Containing Malware, Malicious Links.
The Texas Tech IT Division released an IT alert Thursday for reports of computer malware that is specifically designed to steal people's banking credentials.
The IT alert said, “The Texas Department of Information Resources has been monitoring new infections of the 'DYRE Banking Trojan' on some state computers.”
The alert also said, “The infections are spread through malicious emails, containing subjects such as 'RBS morning commentary' or 'Voice Message,' which encourage users to click a link to read a commentary or to listen to a voice message.”
The links within the emails allow the placement of malware on the victim's computer.
TTU IT said additional email Subject lines include:
“Wire transfer receive”
“Medicines here”
“Complaint against your company”
“Payment Advice – advice Ref:[xxxxxx]/CHAPS credits”
“Company repor” - (note the missing t in “report")
“Wire transfer complete”
“Important – New Outlook Settings”
The advice given is to simply delete such a message and not respond. It was further advised that anyone who has already click the links from such an email should get help from a computer professional.
The IT alert said, “The Texas Department of Information Resources has been monitoring new infections of the 'DYRE Banking Trojan' on some state computers.”
The alert also said, “The infections are spread through malicious emails, containing subjects such as 'RBS morning commentary' or 'Voice Message,' which encourage users to click a link to read a commentary or to listen to a voice message.”
The links within the emails allow the placement of malware on the victim's computer.
TTU IT said additional email Subject lines include:
“Wire transfer receive”
“Medicines here”
“Complaint against your company”
“Payment Advice – advice Ref:[xxxxxx]/CHAPS credits”
“Company repor” - (note the missing t in “report")
“Wire transfer complete”
“Important – New Outlook Settings”
The advice given is to simply delete such a message and not respond. It was further advised that anyone who has already click the links from such an email should get help from a computer professional.
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