Cyber criminals are currently randomly sending such phishing emails to Austrian entrepreneurs, pretending to be the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Our partners on the Watchlist Internet report and warn.
WKO phishing: first wave in December
At the beginning of December we reported on a phishing email with the subject “Re-identify” in the name of the WKO . We are currently observing a wave of phishing that is similar: criminals are once again posing as the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and claiming that the WKO database is being updated. To do this, the company contacted would have to update its own data. Anyone who doesn't do this will be permanently marked as inactive.
The alleged email from the Chamber of Commerce in the exact wording
How does the fraud continue?
At the end of the email there is a button labeled “Update data now”. Anyone who clicks on this button will probably be taken to a fake WKO page in order to enter personal data.
We are currently unable to understand exactly which data is being accessed and what happens to it. However, we assume that these will be used for subsequent fraud on behalf of your company or for fraud against your company. As Watchlist Internet, we can only advise you to be more careful after entering your data.
How can you spot the scam?
- Check your email address: Although “WKO Serviceteam” is displayed as the sender, this does not mean that the email actually comes from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Check the associated email address - in our example the email is from the address sent.
- Question the content: Does it make sense for the WKO to deactivate companies just because they do not submit updated company data within a certain period of time? Is it usual for you to be addressed as “Dear Sir or Madam” and not by your name in such cases?
- Check link: Companies and institutions such as the Chamber of Commerce usually no longer ask you to follow a link to enter data, as this is the usual procedure for phishing attacks. To be on the safe side, move your mouse over the button or the link (without clicking) and check whether the link actually comes from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce or the respective company.
Source:
Watchlist Internet
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