Beware of an email with subject: tracking
Important note: The company mentioned has nothing to do with the scam . You yourself have become a victim here, with your name being misused to lure users into a trap!
It's about this email:
Literally:
Your package has experienced an exception and has been returned to Post.AT.
To collect your shipment you will need your official photo ID. If you are unable to pick up your shipment in person within the storage period, you have the option of granting someone a third party power of attorney.
Let's click on "Download"
Once we click on “download” we would be redirected to a following screen where a file is being downloaded:
Since we are very curious, we open the attached file and as expected: it is blocked directly by Kaspersky Total Security .
The file contains a Trojan !
What is a TROJAN?
Trojans are standalone programs (.exe) that pretend to be something other than what they really are. When you run the file, it seems like nothing is happening.
But that's not true! A program is installed in the background.
The programs or internet fraudsters behind such programs now have access to your data or can also have complete control over your computer.
The most telltale of all file attachments is the .zip attachment. Emails from trustworthy sources never come as .zip files, not even as .com /.pif / .ico / .scr/ .exe. Please do not open and execute the contents unless you consciously expect such a file.
1) Anyone who opens or has opened the file attachment and has also executed the content (this is the critical point!) should first have their PC scanned by their virus scanner .
2) Change all passwords to social networks, online shops, etc. As a precaution, please also notify your bank or credit card company.
Notes:
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