2023-05-03 08:22:09
The DHL delivery scam is back. More than ever, we must be vigilant with emails from delivery services.
Spam is more popular than ever among hackers. In recent months, we have witnessed a real resurgence of online scams, most likely linked to the abundance of Belgian email addresses sold on the dark web.
Fraudsters don’t hesitate to pose as Netflix, Bpost or – in this case – DHL – in email campaigns. Very often, it is the delivery services that are chosen, because it is easy to fall into the trap when you receive an email warning us that a package has arrived. The user is prompted to confirm receipt of a package by clicking on a link. For those who receive several parcels ordered on the internet every day, it is easy to be fooled without checking…
However, no delivery service in Belgium asks to “confirm a delivery” by email. Confirmation is made at the time of delivery by the postman or within an approved establishment.
Apparently, nothing too bad. However, the link in question redirects to a site that installs a virus on your computer or smartphone. Impossible to know its exact nature, but the software in question can be used for different purposes.
There are mainly three main categories of scams. Phishing campaigns consist of collecting users’ personal data by asking them to fill out forms. They are often used for subsequent hacks of other accounts or identity theft. Some campaigns try to encourage Internet users to make an online payment, for an invoice they may have received, for example. And then of course there are the campaigns that aim to infect machines with malware, which can achieve multiple goals. Unknowingly, the user then installs a virus on his computer, simply by clicking on a link in an email. This software can be of different types. Hackers, for example, install adware to generate revenue without the knowledge of certain users. They can also hold your data hostage with ransomware. Finally, there is spyware that will collect data regarding you, and later allow them to hack into your accounts.
If you clicked on a link in one of these email campaigns, your best bet is to factory reset your machine. The process, however, takes a good hour and will cause you to lose all your data that is not stored in the cloud. Also remember to update your passwords. If you have not touched the email, delete it as soon as possible.
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