New Zealand-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns

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New Zealand-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/03/15/New-Zealand-Related-Scams-and-Malware-Campaigns ] 03/15/2019 
06:18 PM EDT 
Original release date: March 15, 2019

In the wake of the recent New Zealand mosque shooting, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 
advises users to watch out for possible malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on this tragic event. Users 
should exercise caution in handling emails related to the shooting, even if they appear to originate from trusted 
sources. Fraudulent emails often contain links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected 
websites. Emails requesting donations from duplicitous charitable organizations are also common after tragic events. Be 
wary of fraudulent social media pleas, calls, texts, donation websites, and door-to-door solicitations relating to the 
event.

To avoid becoming a victim of malicious activity, users and administrators should consider taking the following 
preventive measures:


  * Use caution when opening email attachments, and do not click on links in unsolicited email messages. Refer to CISAs 
Tip on Using Caution with Email Attachments [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-010 ]. 
  * Review CISAs Tip on Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003 ]. 
  * Refer to CISAs Tip on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 
]. 
  * Review the information from the Federal Trade Commission on Before Giving to a Charity [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0074-giving-charity ]. 
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