I received a suspicious email at my company admin address last week with the subject line 'Time-Sensitive: Sub-Contract Agreement Attached - Complete Today: Review Required - Nameofmycompany - gZSfujZwtnueYTKbixSYLnsfBOoFSOlMOuuSoAxrOtYfVQuVqR.' I mistakenly opened the attachment, and when it asked me to sign into my email, I quickly closed the browser window. I responded to the email asking for clarification and then deleted it.
Now I've gotten another email from a different sender, this time from [email protected], with the subject 'Time-Sensitive: Financial Docs Attached - Respond Today: Final Invoice - Nameofmycompany - YYlpGFnyROhWgurhKNDVjRauOBsfKIOXlIgSMvYAxZzyHGFrRG.'
Is this a phishing attempt or an attempt to infect my computer? If not, what could it be?
3 Answers
OP, definitely contact your IT support team right away. They are there to help you secure your systems. Time is critical when dealing with potential phishing attempts, so don’t wait too long to act. They can provide you with the best steps to secure your accounts and check for any breaches.
Yes, it definitely sounds like a phishing attempt. Any email that asks you to open attachments or sign in should be treated with suspicion. You should consider reporting this to your security team immediately! Also, the fact that the emails look similar and have urgency in their subjects is a major red flag. Be careful and don't open any more attachments from unknown senders.
You should absolutely assume that your device could be compromised since you opened the attachment. It’s crucial to disconnect that device from your network and notify your IT support. Do not use it for any sensitive information until it’s been checked thoroughly. Remember, when in doubt, don’t open unexpected emails!
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