Community Alerts
FDIC Consumer Alert – October 19, 2006
By Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Oct 19, 2006, 18:30

 

FDIC Consumer Alert – October 19, 2006 The FDIC has received reports by businesses and consumers of a phishing e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. This phishing e-mail, similar to that sent on September 29th, appears to be from the FDIC and ask recipients to click on a hyperlink titled "Take the Corrective Action – Implement the LinkBank System." The fraudulent e-mails are purportedly from "Russell A. Rau, Assistant Inspector General for Audits." The e-mails typically include a "Subject" line that states: "Compliance Examination for [recipient's name inserted]." However, this is a new variation that includes a new and more dangerous hyperlink. When accessed, the hyperlink downloads an executable file to your computer. FDIC is currently analyzing the executable file; however, it is likely installing a keylogger or similar piece of malicious software. DO NOT click on the link provided in the phishing e-mail.

FDIC Consumer Alert