Kaspersky Lab recommends that users be wary of fraudulent methods of targeting job seekers

Recently, global cyber security company Kaspersky Lab released information about the threat of spam emails sent to users, including fake job offers sent from large corporations. These phishing spam emails can spread malware.

Kaspersky Lab's report shows that scammers have sent job offers in attractive positions in large companies to users. Then, invite users to join the job search system for free by downloading and installing special applications to their devices.

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Spam-phishing e-mail form and pop-up window make users trust. (Image source: Kaspersky Lab).

To gain user confidence, the attackers created a window with the appearance of the words 'Protect from Denial of Service DDoS (DDoS Protection)' and a fake message informing Users about being redirected to the site of one of the largest recruitment companies. But in fact, users are redirected to a cloud storage site and download a malicious program used to steal money named Gozi, which looks like a word file. That is 'Trojan-Banker.Win32.Gozi.bqr'.

As recommended by Kaspersky Lab experts, to avoid becoming a victim of malicious spam users need to pay attention:

1. Always check the web address you are redirected to.
2. Check the link address to make sure it is not hidden (hyperlink) with another link.
3. Don't click on links in emails, texts, messages or social networking posts from people you don't know.
4. Please check the official website of the company for which you intend to apply.
5. Call the recruitment company to make sure you have received a formal invitation from the company.
6. Carefully review invitations from companies: double check the company name, title and job description.
7. Use security solutions of reputable firms to protect against online threats.

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According to the Kaspersky Lab report, Vietnam is one of the 3 countries with the most targeted malicious spam. (Artwork: Internet)

In addition, Kaspersky Lab's report in the first quarter of 2019 also showed that, in the first 3 months of this year, the rate of user redirection to phishing sites increased by 24% compared to the same period last year. The primary goal of malicious spam is the banking industry, global electronic portals and the online payment system.

In the first quarter of 2019, the country with the highest percentage of users being attacked by fraud was Brazil with 22%, followed by Spain and Spain at an equal rate of 17%.

Vietnam ranked second (6%), behind Germany (12%), among the most targeted countries.