Newb1e Posted November 17, 2004 Posted November 17, 2004 I looked at my emails today and received this email message from my own domain, warning me about email spamming and outgoing email containing virus's and being threatened to close my email account, but I've only sent about 2 emails out at most. Date: 11/17/2001 14:10:53 +0100From: support@***.com To: infinity@***.com Subject: E-mail account disabling warning. All headers This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Spam detection software, running on the system "server85.totalchoicehosting.com", has identified this incoming email as possible spam. The original message has been attached to this so you can view it (if it isn't spam) or label similar future email. If you have any questions, see the administrator of that system for details. Content preview: Hello user of ***.com e-mail server, Our antivirus software has detected a large ammount of viruses outgoing from your email account, you may use our free anti-virus tool to clean up your computer software. [...]Content analysis details: (6.2 points, 5.0 required) pts rule name description ---- ---------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 0.2 NO_REAL_NAME From: does not include a real name 3.2 MSGID_SPAM_LETTERS Spam tool Message-Id: (letters variant) 1.1 DATE_IN_PAST_96_XX Date: is 96 hours or more before Received: date 0.1 RCVD_IN_SORBS_DUL RBL: SORBS: sent directly from dynamic IP address [80.162.216.3 listed in dnsbl.sorbs.net] 1.7 RCVD_IN_NJABL_DUL RBL: NJABL: dialup sender did non-local SMTP [80.162.216.3 listed in combined.njabl.org] The original message was not completely plain text, and may be unsafe to open with some email clients; in particular, it may contain a virus, or confirm that your address can receive spam. If you wish to view it, it may be safer to save it to a file and open it with an editor. What should I do? Quote
TCH-Rob Posted November 17, 2004 Posted November 17, 2004 This is an email spoof. Nothing is going to happen and this is common. I get something to this effect all the time. The delete button is my friend. Moving for organization Quote
Virtual Imager Posted November 17, 2004 Posted November 17, 2004 It is my understanding that these kinds of emails generally contain a virus which is why they ask you to open an attachment to 'clean up your computer' or obtain further 'information' about the so-called spamming or viruses coming from your account. It is important to note that the attachments should NOT be opened. Quote
LisaJill Posted November 17, 2004 Posted November 17, 2004 But if you're really worried, you should make sure your anti-virus programs have the latest definitions. Not by clicking that attachment, that is for sure. Quote
Newb1e Posted November 17, 2004 Author Posted November 17, 2004 I guess it was a fake Rob, it did ask me to download an attachment but I came straight here instead. Good to hear I'm not going to get cut off, thanks for putting my mind at ease Quote
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