An email is going around claiming to be from a law firm stating that you have been sued by someone because of a copyright issue. Opening this email and following the prompts may contain malicious links that will install a malicious code onto a computer. To help relieve this risk it is recommended that you take action to prevent this type of malware from getting into your computer.
You should never open up any email where you do not know the sender. Unsolicited email is a growing problem and you should always avoid a link in any email that you are not familiar with. Your anti virus program needs to be updated regularly and if it is outdated, it may need to be upgraded or replaced to keep you safe. You also need to watch closely the websites that you visit and make sure it is a site that you trust.
US-CERT is aware that the tax season phishing scams are a real threat and are circulating at this time. This puts a great number of people at direct risk for this type of malware. There are measures that you can take to prevent your information from getting into the wrong hands.
If you receive an email from a law firm about copyright infringement, or a phony IRS email, you will know to avoid it. You have to be proactive with the emails that you open and also the websites that you are visiting. If you make sure that your computer is fully protected and you have the knowledge, it can help arm you from a cyber attack.
