I have "Trend maximum security" antivirus installed on my machine. It regularly does its background updates and checks.
The other day a pop-up appeared on my computer asking me to do a major Trend update. The pop - up had the Trend logo and it looked genuine. Unfortunately I was not suspicious enough when it did not mention my "name". I proceeded with the "update" through the administrator password. The "update" removed the Trend antivirus software.
After doing the requested re-boot (offline), I recognized this immediately, then checked if any files had been recently altered or any new files were added.
I then went back on line and re-installed the anti virus and changed my anti-virus password.
It just goes to show that there are some VERY cunning phishing tools out there.
This was caught just in time.
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ALSO
A few weeks ago I received an email with logo, claiming from "NAB" bank with a link and an instruction to verify my details through this link. Needless, to say I printed this out and took it to the local branch for NAB to investigate.
