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Euan
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PayPal WARNING

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PayPal WARNING: Hackers are using a fake fraud prevention email to trick users into installing a dangerous computer virus, security experts warn


The malicious emails are disguised as official messages from PayPal
The hoax message includes a Word document that installs malware on users' PC
Only Windows users appear to be affected by the malware
Emails are using the alias 'service@paypal.com' and the subject 'PayPal account warning' to coax users into opening the dangerous attachment Click Here :g50:

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Thanks Euan, very dangerous, with terrible composition, and bad grammar.
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Thanks for the info Euan, i have a Paypal A/C so i will take great care.

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Thanks for the heads up, I have had similar e-mails myself in the past but managed to suss them and delete them before any harm was done. :g58: :g50:

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