VIRUS ALERT The UPS/FedEx/DHL Delivery Failure!

ScarsdaleCoin

Please be aware of a virus being circulated. With the coming holidays we may be tempted with this one. Please read the entire notice.


The virus circulating is:
The UPS/FedEx/DHL Delivery Failure.

You will receive an email from UPS/Fed Ex Service along with a packet number..
It will say that they were unable to deliver
A package sent to you on such-and-such a date.

It then asks you to print out
The invoice copy attached.

DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS.
IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS!

Pass this warning on to all your PC operators
At work and home.

This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage

JaPa

Could you please leave us a link to this information from one of the services you list so we may also pass along a reference to those we warn? Thanks for the heads up!

morgansforever

This is actually an old virus that has resurfaced.
Never open a .zip or a .exe file unless you know the sender.
Here's a link to FedEx
FEDEX

sumdunce

The typical payload on these is a bot virus. If you open it and do not have an updated virus scanner then you have joined the many email/ddos bots already out there.

These come in many flavors. FEDEX, UPS, USPS, etc... delivery attempt notices. Birthday, get well, etc... eCards. "My site has new pictures", "I have posted the vacation pictures", etc... weblinks.

A very healthy dose of paranoia when recieving any email you did not expect will save you hours of frustration later.

V/R



Sumdunce

Bear

So to be clear on this...Never open, anything, from anyone,

even if you think you know who they are. Even better, turn

of the computer, pull the plug and be safe.

sumdunce

<< <i>So to be clear on this...Never open, anything, from anyone,

even if you think you know who they are. Even better, turn

of the computer, pull the plug and be safe. >>



Never turning on the computer is the safest. However if you recieve an email send an email or confirm by telephone before opening an attachment.

V/R



S

Wingsrule

Looks like it's making the rounds again - just got one a few minutes ago.

notwilight

<< <i>Looks like it's making the rounds again - just got one a few minutes ago. >>



Any virus software will handle these simple bugs. If you're barebacking without virus software, you'll pay in the end. --Jerry

tightbudget

I literally get at least one of these a day

Wingsrule

Never opened it - I actually remembered seeing something about it here.

Anti-virus is always your friend.

BigA

I like the suggestion to never open a link from someone you don't know ....and then a link is attached to the message.

I get those UPS/FedEx emails frequently....I just ignore them.