Franchise Technology News - Fake AFP websites spreading TorrentLocker

Another alert from our buddies over at Trend Micro:

At the present we have seen 101 fake websites (the list is still growing):

hxxp://afshinheydari.com/kSUFf/eOz91GmJ8tWYkD.php

hxxp://esterilcontrol.com/oW7VrNgPLqmf/Ba7GxdO.php

We advise users:

Be especially careful about anything purporting to be a traffic infringement or the AFP (use the phone to confirm any such email).

 Fake AFP websites spreading TorrentLocker

Always verify the integrity of a website – look for “https” and proper certificates.

If you believe you may be infected, turn off the computer and seek professional local IT advice immediately.

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You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch or by calling 1300 795 995.

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