Sunday, December 16, 2012

Qantas warns of email scam aimed at holiday travelers

A Qantas email scam that contains malware shows that humans are still the "most vulnerable vector" for cyber criminals to target, according to a security analyst.

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Qantas has issued a warning about the seat selection fee receipts scam emails. According to the airline, the emails can easily be spotted as fakes because they include inaccurate amounts paid for selection. They include an attachment which is understood to contain malware.

"Recipients of the email are being advised not to click the links or download the attached files. We also recommend that recipients run up-to-date security software on their PC and regular virus scans to help protect against security threats," a Qantas spokesperson said in a statement.

Scams rely on trusting recipients

The Qantas spokesperson added that its subsidiary Jetstar warned customers about scam emails featuring fake itineraries which came to the airline's attention during the first week of December.

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