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Title: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Clive on May 22, 2012, 19:39

A recent phishing scam targets Norton users... or is that AOL users? It seems the cybercriminals can't quite decide.
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http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/22/is-it-a-norton-or-an-aol-phishing-scam/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1236ef05da-naked%252Bsecurity

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Simon on May 22, 2012, 19:52

I wouldn't touch either!  ;D

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Clive on May 22, 2012, 20:40

Me neither, but we are reasonably savvy.  Unfortunately a lot of people are not at all computer savvy and fall for all sorts of scams.  A good friend of mine was recently swindled out of £1,600 when he sent money to an acquaintance supposedly stranded in a foreign country after having his passport and wallet stolen.  You can't always protect people from these types of scams. 

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Simon on May 22, 2012, 21:20

I guess people can be caught out, but most should by now be aware of these scams.

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2012, 09:04

Or at least use common sense.

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: sam on May 23, 2012, 10:16

Something that lots of people don't have.

Title: Re: Is it a Norton or an AOL phishing scam?
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2012, 13:56

You noticed.  :)