Saturday, January 19, 2013

Phishing E-Mail Scam that Masquerades as Windows Live Team

<p>Security researchers from Sophos the security company caution Internet-users about being wary of fake e-mail notifications which seem as originating Windows Live Team.</p><p>Using a caption, "Conformation Alert Reset (2013)" and showing one unofficial-appearing @msn.com id in the sender's field, the bogus e-mail states that it has just been confirmed that various PCs attempted at logging onto the recipient's MSN and Hotmail account while several entries of passwords have been erroneous. Consequently, his account is being suspended since there've been fraudulent uses of the same.</p><p>After this, the e-mail warns that it's important the recipient validates his account information yet again. For that he requires hitting on his reply tab, enter the complete information into the columns underneath as well as dispatch it to Windows Live Team else there'll be a permanent suspension of his account.</p><p>The information solicited includes the user's username and password; full name; birth date; and country-of-origin.</p><p><a href="http://www.spamfighter.com/News-18152-Phishing-E-Mail-Scam-that-Masquerades-as-Windows-Live-Team.htm">Keep reading...</a></p>

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