Typical Phishing Scam Attack: Apple Accounts

You May Be Receiving A New Apple Customer Phishing Attack Targeting Your iTunes Account

Subject: “Re:【Confirmation renewals 】 [Review acounts] Your information has been reset and changes information on Monday june 03 2019 09:11:06”

Appears To Come From: customer@email.apple.com

But Actually Comes From: slebew-6437239@martakasihotang.com

Actual text displays but is encrypted to prevent copying and pasting!

Anti-Scam Warning – The Following Is How The Phishing Email Appears:

Apple Account Phishing Email Attack

PHISHING SCAMS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM

Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example. It asks the consumer to provide personal identifying information. Then a scammer uses the information to open new accounts or invade the consumer’s existing accounts.

How To Recognize Phishing Scam Emails

Scammers often update their tactics, but there are some signs that will help you recognize a phishing email or text message.

Phishing emails and text messages may look like they’re from a company you know or trust. They may look like they’re from a bank, a credit card company, a social networking site, an online payment website or app, or an online store.

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. They may

• say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts
• claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information
• say you must confirm some personal information
• include a fake invoice
• want you to click on a link to make a payment
• say you’re eligible to register for a government refund
• offer a coupon for free stuff

Remember:

Always Check …

• Actual Sending Address
• Never Open Unless You Are Expecting It
• Always Go To The Real Website To Login – Use Google If You Do Not Remember The Web Address
• Never Click Links Or Buttons In Random Emails That Arrive In Your Inbox

FOUR STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHISHING

1. Protect your computer by using security software. Set the software to update automatically so it can deal with any new security threats.

2. Protect your mobile phone by setting software to update automatically. These updates could give you critical protection against security threats.

3. Protect your accounts by using multi-factor authentication. Some accounts offer extra security by requiring two or more credentials to log in to your account. This is called multi-factor authentication. The additional credentials you need to log in to your account fall into two categories:

• Something you have—like a passcode you get via text message or an authentication app.
• Something you are—like a scan of your fingerprint, your retina, or your face.
• Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password.

4. Protect your data by backing it up. Back up your data and make sure those backups aren’t connected to your home network. You can copy your computer files to an external hard drive or cloud storage. Back up the data on your phone, too.

What To Do If You Suspect A Phishing Attack

If you get an email or a text message that asks you to click on a link or open an attachment, answer this question: Do I have an account with the company or know the person that contacted me?

If the answer is “No,” it could be a phishing scam. Go back and review the tips in How to recognize phishing and look for signs of a phishing scam. If you see them, report the message and then delete it.

If the answer is “Yes,” contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Not the information in the email. Attachments and links can install harmful malware.

What To Do If You Responded To A Phishing Email

If you think a scammer has your information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, go to IdentityTheft.gov. There you’ll see the specific steps to take based on the information that you lost.

If you think you clicked on a link or opened an attachment that downloaded harmful software, update your computer’s security software. Then run a scan.

How To Report Phishing

If you got a phishing email or text message, report it. The information you give can help fight the scammers.

Step 1.

If you got a phishing email – DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• forward it to the FTC at spam@uce.gov
• forward to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.

If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726).

Step 2.

• Report the phishing attack to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
• Report the email address on www.Anyscam.com for distribution worldwide

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