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Virus Warning...emails "UPS SHIPPING NOTIFICATION"
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DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT open these emails, the attachment is a VIRUS.
fair warning.
DO NOT
DO NOT open these emails, the attachment is a VIRUS.
fair warning.
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UPS Ship Notification, Tracking Number 1Z7R1R000342653683
Notice it says "ship" and not "shipping".
And it comes from:
UPS Quantum View <auto-notify@ups.com>
--Jerry
<< <i>Is opening the email harmful or is it opening the enclosed attachment that is considered the virus?
Thanks >>
I've never seen a virus that was activated by opening the e-mail, although people warn you not to. --Jerry
Fedex, ups, and even dhl.
Just don't open the attachment.
Here is how to tell the real deal -- they don't send attachments for you to run.
The vast majority of virus's and malware is actually installed by users after answering "yes" when asked. Out of the 10 people who work/worked here none has ever run antivirus software and we've been infected a grand total of one time... By a legitimate sony music CD that installed a rootkit as part of an antipiracy package. Go figure.
Also...try not to even open these emails because the scammers have programs whereby they can tell if you opened them, therefore you will receive more scam emails. Knowing someone is prone to opening these emails, places you on a "cream" list for the scammers to send you more.
<< <i>It is not possible to get a virus opening an email. it is possible, and often likely, to get a virus opening a link or attachment from the scam email...and even possibly from a friendly email. When friends send me emails with links or attachments, I never automatically open them.
Also...try not to even open these emails because the scammers have programs whereby they can tell if you opened them, therefore you will receive more scam emails. Knowing someone is prone to opening these emails, places you on a "cream" list for the scammers to send you more. >>
If your computer and/or e-mail service provider allows scripting, you CAN get a virus simply by opening an e-mail.
Even if you don't open an e-mail, the junk mail sender will know if your e-mail address is valid. If they receive a "failed" report and your e-mail address isn't on that report (whether you opened the e-mail or not), they will still know if your e-mail address is valid.
The above advise is the best I can think of in that folks really need to pay attention as even the simplest of programmers can make a link look like anything they want from "Click Here" to "www.surprise.com".
The BEST advice is "if you don't know then just delete it".
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>It is not possible to get a virus opening an email. it is possible, and often likely, to get a virus opening a link or attachment from the scam email...and even possibly from a friendly email. When friends send me emails with links or attachments, I never automatically open them.
Also...try not to even open these emails because the scammers have programs whereby they can tell if you opened them, therefore you will receive more scam emails. Knowing someone is prone to opening these emails, places you on a "cream" list for the scammers to send you more. >>
If your computer and/or e-mail service provider allows scripting, you CAN get a virus simply by opening an e-mail.
Even if you don't open an e-mail, the junk mail sender will know if your e-mail address is valid. If they receive a "failed" report and your e-mail address isn't on that report (whether you opened the e-mail or not), they will still know if your e-mail address is valid. >>
<<<<< If your computer and/or e-mail service provider allows scripting, you CAN get a virus simply by opening an e-mail.>>>>>
Never heard of that before - I'll have to check it out. I did check my computer under "active scripting" and it was enabled, which must be the Vista default because I didn't change the setting.
<<<<< Even if you don't open an e-mail, the junk mail sender will know if your e-mail address is valid. If they receive a "failed" report and your e-mail address isn't on that report (whether you opened the e-mail or not), they will still know if your e-mail address is valid. >>>>>
Yes, but with the "zombie" computers they employ now, I don't think these scammers care too much about that any longer. Having information that a scam email was opened, is far more valuable to them in putting together their cream list of potential victims.
I gave up and bought a mac several years ago.
Lance.
Thanks for the warning. I got the UPS notification yesterday. Nearly opened it because, coincidentally, I'm expecting a UPS shipment any day now. But I sensed something was wrong and luckily deleted it. I was just wondering this morning if maybe it was legit & then saw this. Thanks again for posting.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
~ Vince Lombardi
the worst thing to click on
is an alert that I get occassionally
that my computer is infected
but it is not an alert from my antiviral software
that asks you to click on something to get rid of the problem
and this is when the path to re-formatting your drive begins.
instead, close your browser with control-alt-delete
<< <i>I never ship through UPS so I knew immediately what it was. The above advise is the best I can think of in that folks really need to pay attention as even the simplest of programmers can make a link look like anything they want from "Click Here" to "www.surprise.com". The BEST advice is "if you don't know then just delete it". >>
I get these from people using UPS to ship things to me. I buy a lot online. --Jerry
<< <i>as a reminder
the worst thing to click on
is an alert that I get occassionally
that my computer is infected
but it is not an alert from my antiviral software
that asks you to click on something to get rid of the problem
and this is when the path to re-formatting your drive begins.
instead, close your browser with control-alt-delete >>
... or double-click that "X" in the upper right hand corner.
<< <i>There ought to be serious jail time for the scum that create these things. >>
...yeah but why reward them with free medical care and lap-tops and food and shelter and women and or men and....
<< <i>as a reminder
the worst thing to click on
is an alert that I get occassionally
that my computer is infected
but it is not an alert from my antiviral software
that asks you to click on something to get rid of the problem
and this is when the path to re-formatting your drive begins.
instead, close your browser with control-alt-delete >>
...YES! YES! YES! this is very good advice! it looks authentic and is very deceiving and lots of trouble if you follow their advice. I KNOW!!!
<< <i>I am protected. --Jerry >>
Me too.....I bought a condominium
I second that, you can look at the email, just don't click the attatchment.
<< <i>Thanks for the warning. I got the UPS notification yesterday. Nearly opened it because, coincidentally, I'm expecting a UPS shipment any day now. But I sensed something was wrong and luckily deleted it. I was just wondering this morning if maybe it was legit & then saw this. Thanks again for posting. >>
My experience with UPS is if a signature is required, they call me the day before. (Mint Products.) They NEVER email me.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>Can a virus destroy hardware? >>
No. It simply takes control of your system and/or deletes that system thereby causing you financial stress.
The name is LEE!