{"id":992,"date":"2018-09-12T12:40:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T17:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/uiso\/?p=992"},"modified":"2024-04-16T21:46:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T21:46:31","slug":"no-subject-phishing-scam-september-12-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/uiso\/no-subject-phishing-scam-september-12-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201c No subject\u201d \u2013 Phishing Scam \u2013 September 12, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Below is the most recent phishing email and website we have seen. \u00a0Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into entering personal account information (e.g. username\/password). Users should not click any links in this email and should delete it right away. As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or to verify your account.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please call or email the ITS Helpdesk 773-508-4487, helpdesk@luc.edu.<\/p>\n

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From:<\/strong> *REDACTED*<\/strong>
\nSent:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, September 06, 2018 4:23 AM
\nTo:<\/strong> *REDACTED*<\/strong>
\nSubject:*REDACTED*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I do know lozachiza one of your pass word. Lets get right to the purpose. You do not know me and you’re most likely wondering why you’re getting this e mail? There is no one who has compensated me to check you.<\/p>\n

actually, I actually setup a software on the X video clips (pornography) site and there’s more, you visited this site to have fun (you know what I mean). When you were watching video clips, your web browser started working as a Remote control Desktop having a key logger which provided me accessibility to your screen and cam. Right after that, my software obtained your entire contacts from your Messenger, FB, and email . Next I created a double video. 1st part displays the video you were watching (you’ve got a nice taste hehe), and next part displays the recording of your webcam, & its you.<\/p>\n

You actually have two different options. Why dont we check out each one of these choices in aspects:<\/p>\n

First solution is to neglect this message. As a result, I most certainly will send your very own videotape to all of your contacts and also just imagine regarding the embarrassment that you receive. Furthermore in case you are in a romance, precisely how this will affect?<\/p>\n

Number 2 alternative would be to give me $7000. We are going to regard it as a donation. Consequently, I will quickly delete your video. You will keep on your daily ro utine like this never happened and you would never hear back again from me.<\/p>\n

You’ll make the payment through Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).<\/p>\n

BTC Address:*REDACTED*<\/strong>
\n[CASE sensitive copy & paste it]<\/p>\n

If you are thinking about going to the law enforcement, very well, this message can not be traced back to me. I have taken care of my actions. I am just not looking to demand a lot, I simply want to be compensated.<\/p>\n

You have one day to make the payment. I’ve a special pixel in this email, and at this moment I know that you have read this e mail. If I don’t get the BitCoins, I will definately send your video to all of your contacts including relatives, colleagues, and so on. Nevertheless, if I do get paid, I’ll erase the recording immediately. If you want to have proof, reply Yea! & I will certainly send out your video to your 5 friends. It is a non:negotiable offer, that being said don’t waste my time & yours by responding to this e-mail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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