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Komz



Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Posts: 370
Location: PL
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:11 am    Post subject: PayPal users warnig Reply with quote
Many of you use PayPal system so better take a look at this:

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This new variant of W32/Mimail.gen@MM attempts to steal credit card information by displaying a fake PayPal message as shown below. The user's information is stored in a file named ppinfo.sys , which is sent to four email addresses, hard-coded in the worm. (Access to these mailboxes is in the process of being blocked


http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100822.htm

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gshv



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Location: Fairfax, VA USA
PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Karolo, thanks for the warning! I found two of these in my mailbox today, both had title "IMPORTANT" and then some random characters:

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Dear PayPal member,

We regret to inform you that your account is about to be expired in next five
business days. To avoid suspension of your account you have to reactivate it by
providing us with your personal information.

To update your personal profile and continue using PayPal services you have to
run the attached application to this email. Just run it and follow the
instructions.

IMPORTANT! If you ignore this alert, your account will be suspended in next five
business days and you will not be able to use PayPal anymore.

Thank you for using PayPal.


ewaeocao


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