

While this AOL scam seems to be an exception for both its approach and target, phishing scams meanwhile have been employing innovative means to trick users into handing out their login credentials, including the user of morse code (opens in new tab).Īs many modern email clients ship with safeguards to detect and flag suspect URLs, some phishing attacks have started bundling phishing links as attachments (opens in new tab) to avoid detection.

The page displays a form asking users to enter their login details, before redirecting them to the standard AOL login page as the credentials make their way to the scammers.Īs always, we suggest you to independently verify the authenticity of all emails asking for your usernames or password by contacting the support channel of the respective service. On, a Wix-hosted website run by exiled Hong Kong activists () was shut down at the request of the Hong Kong Police. Phishing scams use fraudulent emails and websites to trick users into disclosing private account or login information. Request to download a mobile app for COVID-19 updates: Apps can have. Click Get or Install to download the app.

The email reportedly contains a link to an AOL phishing landing page that wouldn’t hold up under scrutiny by an alert user. There are multiple scams going around from people who are saying they are from the. To download the Wix Owner app: Go to the Apple App Store (on iPhone) or Google Play (on Android).
