Gmail users take note - After the recent Gmail account compromise, it's highly recommended that Gmail users change their passwords. This is yet another reason to keep Microsoft Windows up to date. Scroll down to see tips on how to update your Windows System.
UPS/FedEx/DHL Scam - This is a tempting email to open because it takes advantage of our curiosity. Who wouldn't want to check on the status of an unexpected delivery? If you receive a failed delivery notice claiming to be from UPS/FedEx/DHL, DO NOT open the attachment - it's a trojan. If needed, you can check the shipping status of packages from major carriers here:
UPS - http://www.ups.com/tracking/tracking.html
FedEx - http://fedex.com/Tracking?cntry_code=us
DHL - http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByNbr.asp
US Postal Service - http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm
Verizon users, be careful. A scam email is asking Verizon users to run a "balance checker tool" that is actually a trojan.
Facebook is being targeted again. Facebook is not making mass password changes. If in doubt, surf to http://www.facebook.com and log in using your existing password.
Yet another phishing scam; this one appears to come from the FDIC. This is social engineering at its best! The scammers know bank failures are a hot topic and they use this to hook unsuspecting users with the clever wording in this latest email scam.
Be careful when opening .zip attachments from untrusted senders. If in doubt, delete the entire mail without attempting to open any attachments. A trojan is making the rounds by email that appears to be a notice to reconfigure Outlook. Opening the attachment results in malware being installed on your PC.
Thousands of Windows Live passwords were compromised and leaked. To be safe, change your password if you use Hotmail, MSN, or any other Windows Live based service. Try to make a habit of changing passwords every 60 days or so to keep your accounts safe.
