I receive tons of spam emails per day due to the fact that I have several email accounts and maintain my own website and domain. I received this one this afternoon, which I immediately Googled and found it was as I expected - A HOAX. This particular email uses scare tactics and intimidation to get you to open the malicious file. If you receive an email that says "Your internet access is going to get suspended", DO NOT OPEN IT. IT'S A HOAX.
The email reads like this:
The Internet Service Provider Consorcium was made to protect the rights of software authors, artists.
We conduct regular wiretapping on our networks, to monitor criminal acts.
We are aware of your illegal activities on the internet wich were originating from You can check the report of your activities in the past 6 month that we have attached.
We strongly advise you to stop your activities regarding the illegal downloading of copyrighted material of your internet access will be suspended.
Sincerely
ICS Monitoring Team
A zip file is attached which, when opened, executes the virus.
Read more about it here.
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