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Latest Phishing News 13/01/2025

Latest Phishing News 13/01/2025

We have been informed about phishing emails that contains the content copied below. They were NOT sent by Virgin Media and should not be responded to. Do NOT visit the link included in the mails or response

Email 1

Verginmedia - O2 Support Team
Your subscription has expired today [Final Warning]
Ref ID: 93925-818UK
User: xxxxxxxxxx
Discount Today: 90%
Limited Time: 01-12-2025
We have made several attempts to contact you with notifications and warnings, but we have not received a response.

Your protection against cyberattacks and hackers is currently inactive. Renew your subscription to ensure your safety.

Renew Subscription
This email was sent to xxxxxx@blueyonder.co.uk.

If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, you can log out.


Email 2

vir ® Internet Security
Attention: Unusual login attempt detected We have detected a suspicious login attempt on your vir account. This is coming from an unknown device or location. If you did not make this attempt yourself, your account may be at risk. To protect your data, we ask you to secure your account immediately. Activate all recommended security features. In addition, we recommend that you use up-to-date and reliable antivirus software to protect your device from potential threats.

expiration date: 01-13-2025
user: phishing
You are just one click away from activating your free subscription:

RENEW MEMBERSHIP
Account number 47806
Account numberAccount number [userame]
security status Endangered
Discount 90% extension discount
Your vir security team

Log out


Email 3

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YOUR ACCOUNT IS BLOCKED
xxxxxxxxx, Your security is our priority!

Hello xxxxxxxxx,
Important Security Update from Microsoft & Virgin Media
Due to an increase in suspicious activity associated with your account, we are introducing McAfee Total Protection to ensure the security of your virginmedia, blueyonder.co.uk, or ntlworld.com account. McAfee is now our official security partner.
Secure Your Account Now
Your recent system scan revealed critical issues:
Malicious Trojans and viruses detected.
Suspicious activity linked to unauthorized access.
Security updates are outdated, leaving your system vulnerable.
For your safety, we recommend renewing your subscription to McAfee to prevent further security breaches.

Threat Level: High

Last Scan: 11-24-2024

Critical Alerts: 3

Renew your subscription immediately to secure your account!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team.


Email 4

Virginmedia | O2 Account Security Alert
Hello xxxxx,

We received a request to sign in to your Microsoft account from an unrecognized device or location. Was this you?

If this was you, please confirm your identity using the verification code below. If this wasn’t you, please secure your account immediately by following the instructions below.

Attempted sign-in date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:31:38 +0000

Location: London, UK

Device: Chrome, Windows, Mobile

To confirm this was you, enter the following verification code:

Verification Code: 92837456

If you did not request this sign-in, your account may be at risk. It’s important to secure your account by changing your password and reviewing your security settings.

We highly recommend running a security scan using trusted software. You can use this security software to detect and remove any potential threats.

Secure My Account
Clicking the button above will take you to the account security page, where you can follow the instructions to protect your account. Do not forward this email, as it contains sensitive information.

Best regards,
The Microsoft Security Team

© 2024 Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052

This message was sent to xxxxx@virginmedia.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, unsubscribe here.

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