Symantec: Beware of PDF Phishing Scam
The goal is to steal credit card data by tricking people into applying for a non-existent update.
By Kara Reeder
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Symantec Hosted Services is warning of a phishing scam using a fake PDF Reader update and 'free gifts' as hooks, reports V3.co.uk.
This article was originally published on Jul 9, 2010
The goal is to steal credit card data by tricking people into applying for a non-existent update and offering a free gift. Clicking on the link takes the victim to a professional-looking site pushing fake software. Clicking on the download link then takes the user to a completely different site that asks for personal details.
In a blog post, Symantec Hosted Services malware data analyst Mathew Nisbet reminds users:
Any unsolicited email received from an unknown source should be treated as highly suspicious, especially one that requires visiting an external page by clicking a link.