PayPal@securesuite.net – Security Notice is a Trojan Virus
I just received another PayPal Security Notice email wanting to steal my identity. This time PayPal@securesuite.net – Security Notice is a trojan virus capable of initiating fraudulent behavior via your computer. My trusted anti virus came up with the warning prior to me opening the email. I highly recommend that you get a protection solution from the line of Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products. I use it on all my computers coupled with Kaspersky’s firewall software to prevent hacker attacks.
I won’t get in detail about the email, as I didn’t want to open it and infect my PC. All you have to do is read my PayPal Phishing post in the Email & Phishing Scams section.
If you didn’t have an anti virus software you are most likely infected with this trojan virus and maybe other trojans, viruses, malware, spyware, & etc. You might have opened the email that may have led you to initiating other potentially damaging things to your identity and finances. If you did, you might want to start defending yourself from identity theft and other financial fraud.
Some web based email services like MSN Hotmail have a feature that scans your email for viruses prior to opening. Again, this is if you open it in a web browser. If you are using a tool like Microsoft Outlook, or a comparable tool, you need a dependable antivirus solution. One last thing… not all antivirus software programs are created equal, which means that some catch most of the viruses, trojans, & malware and some catch less; even significantly less. If you have a dependable anti virus and firewall solution make sure to update it regularly or put it on auto-update to effectively protect yourself from identity theft.
About the Author: Radek M. Gadek is a graduate of the Masters in Criminal Justice Program at Boston University. In his spare time he wants to help everyone understand the dangers of identity theft and financial fraud. Will he succeed in doing so? That is yet to be seen...
Paul Brown | Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
what damage would this do on iPod touch in the mail app.
Radek M. Gadek | Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
Paul,
Nearly all software applications, let it be computer or electronic based, are susceptible to viruses and trojans. To answer your question, it all depends on the virus, trojan, or malware loaded onto your iPod and how secure the software platform of your device is. Viruses are more malicious than trojans, so in retrospect your iPod touch should be okay and your identity should be safe. The operative word here is: “should,” as there is no guarantees. Most malicious code (viruses, trojans, etc.) are made to target a specific platform such as: Microsoft Windows. So generally, your iPod’s interface should be untouched. Hope this helps.