ITSD Computing and Communications Services News
November, 2003
  Computer Protection Program Warns of New Viruses Probing for Financial Info

Recently, a wave of new viruses have been seen which attempt to trick Lab users into revealing personal financial information. The most recent virus claims to be from Paypal, an online payment company, but is a scam to obtain credit card data, which can then be used to make unauthorized purchases. Unless you are certain of who you are corresponding with, do not reveal personal information over the Internet. This is especially true when using unencrypted email, as passwords, credit card number and other information can be easily sniffed out. The bank account you save could be your own.

For more information, please see the CPP web site.