Tech Update: Take action to avoid a clever new phishing scam

Tech Update: Take action to avoid a clever new phishing scam

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There’s a new phishing scam doing the rounds. It’s unusually clever and it impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door. Watch our latest tech update video for all the information.

A new phishing scam is using blank image attachments and a trusted brand name to trick victims into downloading malware.

Targets receive a convincing looking but fake email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform.

The malicious code is so well hidden in the attachment that some anti-virus software isn’t spotting the threat.

So if you use software to sign documents electronically, you should check and double check that emails are genuine before opening any attachments.

There’s a reason why criminals have chosen to impersonate a trusted name.

This scam is unusually smart. But good systems and good training can keep you one step ahead.

If that’s something you need help with, get in touch.

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