Recently we have heard from some of our clients that they have received one or more threatening emails from someone named "Mel." The sender claims to be a photographer and/or illustrator (depending on the email) alleging that the client used her photos or illustrations without permission.
In all instances, this email is submitted through the website contact form from someone named "Mel, Mellie, Melinda, Melisha, or Melina." These email variations have basically the same message, which threatens legal action against the client for copyright infringement.
The emails also include a link to a Google folder, which, when clicked, takes you to a file download that probably contains a virus allowing the hacker to get control of your device. From there, he or she may be able to demand a ransom, obtain access to other important accounts (like banking or email), or release a virus which can infect your device so it can be used to attack others. Read More
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