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You have received an email with malware from QakBot

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It’s possible that you’ve received a strange email that looks to have originated from a reputable source, such as a friend or a reputable corporation. However, have you ever received a questionable email that looks to have originated from you in the past? According to a new fraud, thieves are using your personal email address to deliver phishing links to other people.

The fraud is carried out via the use of the most recent form of malware, known as QakBot. To begin the scam, fraudsters send you an email that includes a phishing link that you must click on to complete it.

The QakBot programme will be downloaded and installed on your computer if you click on the link. QakBot can record your keystrokes and even get into your email accounts if you use the most recent version.

If QakBot is installed on your computer, fraudsters will be able to exploit your email account to send phishing emails to people who are participating in your email conversations.

QakBot will send phishing emails to people with whom you have already communicated by using the “Reply to All” capability of QakBot. They will seem more trustworthy because the phishing emails look like they came from your email account. This makes it harder to tell them apart from real emails.

Follow the guidelines listed below to avoid falling victim to these sorts of scams:

In emails or communications that you receive, be on the lookout for a strong feeling of urgency. In order to protect yourself against phishing assaults, never click on anything without thinking.

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Whenever you get an email from someone you don’t recognise, don’t click on a link or download an attachment. This is true even if the email seems to originate from someone you know.

Pay attention to emails that include just a brief message and a hyperlink. You may call the sender to verify that the email is authentic if you’re uncertain if the link is secure.

Stop, take a look, and consider your options. Don’t fall for the con artists’ ruse.

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