Watch Out For This Spam Email

trisontana

I know that posting about most spam emails is discouraged on this board, but I though I should mention one I have just received as it seems to be a new sort. This is what it says :-

Final notification regarding Firewall Updates: You may need to update your Firewall security settings as soon as possible:

Press here to update your Firewall security settings or read below for more information


There is a high possibility that your PC's Firewall security settings may become exploited by malicious websites without your knowledge. This could easily lead to the following attacks on your PC's hard drive:

- Unwanted Virus Downloads
- Uncontrollable Trojan horse attacks
- The running of unwanted script programs
- The installation of malicious spyware

If your PC is not protected correctly then these attacks could allow hackers to track your movements across the Internet. It also means that your information, ranging from passwords to credit card numbers, can be stored by sites that you visit. A successful hacker could examine this information and extract it, setting the stage for identity theft, credit card fraud, or worse.

Press here for more information on how to make certain you are protected


Some unknown or untrusted websites use script programs to change your home page, modify your web history, display advertisements, disable your back button, or redirect you to different websites without your consent. Such scripts have also been recently used by Russian hackers to silently install viruses on end-user's computers.

One way to protect your PC is to download this new FIREWALL software program.

Press here to run the Firewall system scan now

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If you feel that you are receiving this email in error or are not interested in receiving future "FIREWALLGOLD" offers please go to this page


or contact us via regular mail at:

Firewall Gold Promotions
100 E. San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92069



I have done some research on the web and it appears that there is a strong possibility that if you click on the link you will download a whole load of nasties , including trojans and spyware.



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motorguy

Looks like a standard spam email to me

People should be advised as to what to look out for generally, as opposed to specific emails though.