Apr 24 2009

Beware – WorldPay CARD transaction Confirmation

Category: General Web NewsSmitty @ 1:56 pm


This is going around again – it is a bogus e-mail with a Trojan attachment!

The send from:

From:     “Kelvin Hilliard” <arab10@singnet.com>
Subject:  WorldPay CARD transaction Confirmation

Do not open the attachment that says “WorldPay_NR9712.zip” -

It is an exe file that will launch a malware program designed to steal information off your computer.

“Threat characteristics of ZBot – a banking Trojan that disables firewall, steals sensitive financial data (credit card numbers, online banking login details), makes screen snapshots, downloads additional components, and provides a hacker with the remote access to the compromised system.”

For details on dealing with – visit – threatexpert.com

The message:


Thank you!

Your transaction has been processed by WorldPay, on behalf of Amazon Inc.
The invoice file is attached to this message.
This is not a tax receipt.
We processed your payment.
Amazon Inc has received your order,
and will inform you about delivery.
Sincerely,
Amazon Team

This confirmation only indicates that your transaction has been processed successfully.
It does not indicate that your order has been accepted.
It is the responsibility of Amazon Inc to confirm that
your order has been accepted, and to deliver any goods or services you have ordered.


Just delete it the message and avoid the headache.