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2. Locky - Wikipedia

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   It is delivered by email (that is allegedly an invoice requiring payment) with an attached Microsoft Word document that contains malicious macros. [1] When the user opens the document, it appears to be full of gibberish, and includes the phrase "Enable macro if data encoding is incorrect," a social engineering technique.

3. About error message 'We have found a virus on your attachment ...

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   Once a file has been rejected by the AOL email service as containing a virus, it can’t be sent even if the virus is cleaned by a virus scan on your computer. You’ll need to use another email service to send your file to the intended recipient.

4. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.

5. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Tips to avoid spyware and malware. Always keep your Microsoft Windows operating system up to date and ensure that the latest security updates are installed using the Windows Update utility. Use antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses and other malware and always keep your antivirus definitions and databases up-to-date.

6. Emotet - Wikipedia

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   Second-stage payloads can be any type of executable code, from Emotet's own modules to malware developed by other cybercrime gangs. Initial infection of target systems often proceeds through a macro virus in an email attachment. The infected email is a legitimate-appearing reply to an earlier message that was sent by the victim. [6]

7. Email fraud - Wikipedia

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   Due to the widespread use of web bugs in email, simply opening an email can potentially alert the sender that the address to which the email is sent is a valid address. This can also happen when the mail is 'reported' as spam , in some cases: if the email is forwarded for inspection, and opened, the sender will be notified in the same way as if ...