Outbreaks of virus spread via fake email

Assuming an airline email, hackers are spreading dangerous Trojans to users' mailboxes.

That is a warning from Sophos security firm.

The computer security solutions firm said Internet users in many countries began receiving emails disguised as names of reputable airlines like Virgin Atlantic and Delta.

The email message informs the recipient that their credit card account registered with the airline has been completed for inter-network payment. Also attached is a Zip-compressed file with the name "Your purchase invoice and ticket ".

" These hackers have cleverly taken advantage of the rush of psychology that leads to a lack of awareness often found in many people, especially Christmas is approaching. Everyone plans to buy plane tickets to visit family and relatives. So the reservationist will not be suspicious when receiving this impersonation email, 'said Graham Cluley, Sophos senior technology consultant.

Security expert Graham Cluley stressed: " Anyone who booked a ticket through the website on this occasion must be careful when checking inboxes and reading attachments ."

Users are warned not to open the attachment if they receive an email with such content because it hides the Trojan horse available to steal data or pave the way for hackers to gain unauthorized access to the computer. affected.