Danger: viruses targeted at writers

I just received this email. It contains a zip file which purports to be some work that needs translating. This is a classic attack vector for spyware and viruses. What is interesting is that it is clearly targeted at writers and translators. Beware!  Never open email attachments from people you don’t know. For more advice on online safety visit GetSafeOnline.org, the UK Government’s IT security advice site for consumers and small businesses.

Hello there

I need this document translated, and the translation is to be of high quality.

The attorney asked me to be especially careful with page 2. As I need to submit the document tomorrow, please have it checked and translated for me today.

I have deposited $150 to your credit card account that you gave me the last time.

Let me know if any questions occur.

P.S. The document is in the ZIP-compressed MS Word file attached to this message.

I look forward to getting the result ASAP.

Till we meet again

Lee Starks

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