Scam of the Week:  When PDFs Become Phish-Delivering Files
Pamela Tucker Pamela Tucker

Scam of the Week: When PDFs Become Phish-Delivering Files

In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to trick you with PDFs that contain malicious content. You receive an email with a PDF attachment that appears to be from a major organization like Microsoft, DocuSign, or PayPal. The subject of the email seems alarming and makes it appear that you have an issue with your account. If you open the PDF attachment, it contains official logos and professional formatting. It appears legitimate, and the instructions direct you to call a customer service phone number.

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