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I recently received an email from a friend with the subject “special celebration of life”. It looked like a real invitation. But when I clicked on the “Show the invitation” button, my antivirus software blocked the site, signaling it as a phishing attempt.
It was one of the most convincing scam emails that I recently seen, with a brand Evite, a realistic design and a personal touch. If I had no strong antivirus protection, I might have entered directly.
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Phishing email seems to be an invitation to legitimate evidence entitled “Special celebration of life”. (Kurt “Cyberguy” KTUSSON)
How does this phishing scam work
The crooks send false messages avoids with emotionally loaded subjects, as a “special celebration of life”, to attract you to the click. These e-mails imitate the design of Evite so that they seem to come from someone you know, lowering your guard.
The crooks send false invitations to eviction that seem personal and trustworthy. A click can expose the personal data of a user or install malware. (Kurt “Cyberguy” KTUSSON)
Click on the malicious link can:
- Fly your personal information
- Capture your connection identification information
- Install malware on your device
Because these invitations feel personal and urgent, they can bypass skepticism. Always check the sender’s details before opening event ties, especially for sensitive occasions.
Make links always on the links and check the sender’s details before clicking, in particular on invitations or urgent messages from unknown sources. (Kurt “Cyberguy” KTUSSON)
Steps to protect you from false phishing scams
Even the most convincing invitation can be a trap, as proved by the false email I received. By following these steps, you can reduce your chances of falling for similar scams and protecting your personal information.
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1) Use strong antivirus software for real -time protection
Strong antivirus software can prevent you from landing on dangerous sites. In my case, the antivirus software blocked the false link avoids and reported it as a phishing above all a shame. Choose strong antivirus software with phishing detection and automatic blockage to protect against threats that you could not find your way.
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2) Carefully check the sender email address
Scholars often use email addresses which seem almost identical to those legitimate, but with tiny changes, such as an additional letter, a missing character or a different domain extension. In my false example Evite, the brand looked perfect, but the sender’s address did not correspond to the Official Evite domain. Always always check before trusting an email.
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3) Flying the links before clicking
Before clicking on “You are invited!”, “Show the invitation” or “RSVP now”, fly over your mouse on the link. Your messaging client generally displays the destination URL. In the phishing email that I received, the link indicated a suspicious area, not Evite.com. In the phishing email that I received, the link indicated a suspicious area, not Evite.com. If you look carefully, you will see that he has been badly spelled like “Envtt”. If the address seems strange or unknown, do not click.
A more in-depth examination reveals the false link of this email which leads to a suspicious area, not Evite.com. (Kurt “Cyberguy” KTUSSON)
4) Use a personal data deletion service to limit your exposure
The less information crooks can find about you online, the more difficult it is for them to target you. A personal data deletion service can clean your personal information, such as your telephone number, personal address and email, public databases. This reduces the risk of crooks developing convincing and personalized phishing attempts such as the false email I received.
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5) Check directly with the sender before clicking
If an invitation seems to come from a friend, do not presume that it is real. Scholars often use the names of the people you know. Send a quick SMS or make a phone call to confirm that they have really sent the invitation. In many cases, they will be just as surprised as you will hear about it.
What it means for you
Phishing scams evolve to be more authentic than ever. Even if the message seems to come from someone you trust, a negligent click can put your personal data in danger. Having solid cybersecurity tools in place and knowing how to spot a scam is your best defense.
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I was lucky that my antivirus software blocked this attack above all a shame. But not everyone has this safety net. The next time an unexpected invitation or an urgent message take place in your reception box, take a few more seconds to check before clicking.
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