SurfControl is tracking a new eMail phishing scam which is targeting 2006 FIFA world cup fans. The eMail offers Premium/Platinum tickets to the world cup in Germany for a small fee, according to SurfControl.


SurfControl is tracking a new eMail phishing scam which is targeting 2006 FIFA world cup fans.

The eMail offers Premium/Platinum tickets to the world cup in Germany for a small fee, according to SurfControl.

The email is in Japanese language.

This kind of tactic is known as “˜social engineering’. SurfControl defines “˜social engineering’ as “a popular method used for financial gain through the exploitation of users’ trust. Given the global popularity of an international event such as the World Cup”. [source]

The company has advised users to be on the alert for future attacks.

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