Malware being distributed pretending to be from AU Fedcourts

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From the ISC

Malware being distributed pretending to be from AU Fedcourts 

Includes details and request for feedback eg from the headers in Message Source.

@Krusty13 for any comments?

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The original article referred to apparent subpoenas from the Federal Courts in Australia.

The latest sounds more like the classic scam but worth knowing about.

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@huwyngr,

I don't know if this is related or not but I just received this email from the Australian Government.

Beware of fake ACCC emails bearing malware: Alert Priority Moderate
 

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning businesses of scam emails claiming to be from the ACCC but that actually include malware that can infect computers. 

In its statement, the ACCC advised that several businesses had reported receiving bogus requests from the commission asking them to respond to complaints, or to seek payment for an infringement notice for breach of copyright.

‘Both scams encourage the recipient to find out more by either clicking on a link disguised as a .pdf file or responding to contact details in the email,’ the ACCC said. ‘In the first scam, the embedded link is actually a .zip file that will download malware on to your computer or device.’

The ACCC said the scam emails had come from addresses such as [at]accc[dot]govt[dot]au or comm[dot]dept[at]outlook[dot]com. However, ‘Australian government agencies do no use free web-based email accounts like outlook[dot]com and our emails end with .gov.au, not .govt.au,’ the Commission advised. Further, the emails were addressed to non-specific ‘business owner’ and may include errors.

Scammers regularly attempt to trick people into clicking on links containing malware, or opening suspicious attachments by sending emails purporting to be from widely recognised brands such as Telstra, Australia Post and others.    

Staying safe

The ACCC has advised: 

  • Do not click on any suspicious links in emails and check the sender’s address very carefully. If you think it is a scam, delete the email.
  • Ensure your business has up-to-date virus protection and firewall software installed.
  • Regularly back-up your computer’s data on a separate hard drive. If your computer is infected by malware or ransomware you can restore the factory settings and easily re-install all of your software and data.
  • Do not respond to contact details provided in unsolicited emails. Independently verify contact details from the phone book or search online for official details.
  • Keep your staff informed about security threats and provide them guidance on how to deal with scam emails.
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Krusty13:
huwyngr:

From the ISC

Malware being distributed pretending to be from AU Fedcourts 

Includes details and request for feedback eg from the headers in Message Source.

@Krusty13 for any comments?

No, I have nothing to add.

Thanks.

Hugh, we like to distribute our own malware, rather that rely on the FBI and the Russians..............cheeky

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You're welcome. Thanks for coming back on it.

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huwyngr:

From the ISC

Malware being distributed pretending to be from AU Fedcourts 

Includes details and request for feedback eg from the headers in Message Source.

@Krusty13 for any comments?

No, I have nothing to add.

Thanks.