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Hacker trying to trash the network

WGB97  (View posts) Posted: 27 Oct 2009 3:47AM GMT
Classification: Query
If you received anything not related to genealogy on this network, DO NO CLICK ON THE LINK. A hacker has accessed list and is now sending out emails in a phishing expidition in order to gain your Personal Identification to further exploit your computer and email name. It would be best to DELETE the messages without opening them if you can otherwise DELETE as soon as possible.

William G. BATES

Re: Hacker trying to trash the network

shirleymclellan  (View posts) Posted: 27 Oct 2009 6:15PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you. I just received one (I think) Message says it is "AlHenry Jimmy Porterwood has sent you"
I checked this query site and do not see this query listed.

Re: Hacker trying to trash the network

WGB97  (View posts) Posted: 27 Oct 2009 10:03PM GMT
Classification: Query
This is what I understand is happening. This is a Hacker/Phisher who is only using the list addresses, possibly on specific email addresses, the look like it is coming from the list when in actuality it is bypassing the list but he/IT forgot about the format the list uses when it forwards replies to a query. Just be aware this is happening and DO NOT CLICK ON THE PROVIDED LINKS as they will take you somewhere you do not want to be and try to get information from you.

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