How would you react if you received an email from someone claiming you’ve hit their car in traffic? You’d probably want to check out the picture they’ve attached to see what it’s all about. That would be a big mistake.
Cybercriminals are sending out emails entitled “Traffic accident with your car” in an attempt to trick unsuspecting recipients into installing malware.
“Good morning! You hurt my car on the road. Look at these photos in the attached archive and contact me as soon as possible. Otherwise you'll get legal action,” the emails read.
The file attached to them, IMG_0612.zip, is not an image, but a piece of malware. Cisco first noticed these emails on March 17, but according to Hoax Slayer and others, they’re still making the rounds.
In the past, cybercriminals tried to trick internauts into installing malware by sending them fake traffic ticket notifications.
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Malware Alert: You Hurt My Car on the Road
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