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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] SECURITY ALERT: Phishing Attack (Fwd: Email Security Upgrade)

I think *any* email that asks for a password in clear text is suspect.

On a (slightly) related note, any site that sends me my password over
email is also suspect.

--Raj.

On 11-07-08 08:16 AM, Shawn H Corey wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> If you get an email like this one, don't respond.  It's a phishing attack.
> 
> 
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	Email Security Upgrade
> Date: 	Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:49:48 -0700
> From: 	Gmail <verifiesences [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com>
> 
> 
> 
> Dear Valued Member,
> 
> We have received several complaints from users unable to gain access to
> their email account, as a result of that, we are upgrading our security
> systems and making sure each user account is not accessed unauthorised.
> We are sending this general message to all users to confirm their
> details for verification purpose:
> 
> *Full Name:
> *Username:
> *Password:
> *Registered Year:
> *Country:
> 
> We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but we are glad
> to let you know that your account security is our ultimate goal.
> 
> Thank you for using our email service!
>