Tag: Spam

Warnings against »disaster scammers« in the wake of hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012

Every major disaster in the recent years like the Indian ocean tsunamis, hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake and the the Japanese earthquake and nuclear disaster has attracted the attention of the lowest form of cybercriminals, the so called “disaster scammers” – people who try to make a profit on either those already victims of the … More Warnings against »disaster scammers« in the wake of hurricane Sandy

More Irish banks’ names abused in email scams

October 15, 2012

After the recent spams that were using AIB’s name to scam victims into disclosing their login information and security codes, we’re now receiving similar scams, abusing the names of Permanent TSB and Ulster bank. Even though one could think Ireland would not be a prime target on the global cybercrime map, the many scams targetting … More More Irish banks’ names abused in email scams

Bizarre sex-related assassination threat is hitting Irish mailboxes

July 30, 2012

Spam, trolling or horsing around? An email from a supposed hitman threatening to arrange a strange sex-related death unless he is contacted is a bizarrely trolling twist on usual spam mail. Spammers are always on the lookout for new ways to get victims to respond to them and be lured into various more or less … More Bizarre sex-related assassination threat is hitting Irish mailboxes

Watch out for St.Patrick’s Day online scams

March 15, 2012

We’ve had them every year, so we don’t expect this year to be any different. Various “Good luck” chain emails, good wishes on Facebook and other social media and various pop-ups with random “Luck of the Irish” messages are a common companion of this holiday that has long outgrown the borders of Ireland and is … More Watch out for St.Patrick’s Day online scams