AN email scam is using the threat of a terror attack in Sydney to spread a malicious attachment.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is advising users to be cautious about opening any emails that refer to an “ISIS threat” after receiving a surge in reports of emails with the subject “ISIS attacks in sydney?”.
“New emails referring to ISIS terrorism activities carry a malicious attachment that can be used to infect your computer,” a warning from the government’s Stay Smart Online service reads.
“Clicking on the attachment could result in malicious code being installed that allows an attacker to take control of your computer.”
See http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
