This is to inform the general public that there has been a spam attack by unknown persons using TheCable’s email address as “sender”.
In a message being sent from two electronically faked addresses — [email protected] and news@thecableng — the sender’s name is given as “Simon Kolawole”, the founder and CEO of TheCable.
The subject of the email is “[APPROVED] Your check for $7650!”
The message reads: Thank you for your dedication to our online cash system. We have just completed your earnings approval process and your commission check has been sent!
>> Please Login Here To Confirm
Regards,
Oliver Macdonald
99 Whatlington Road
COUPAR ANGUS
PH13 3YH
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However, an integrity check by IT experts has concluded that TheCable’s email addresses were not hacked.
But the spammers appeared to have gained access to the address database of TheCable e-newsletter subscribers.
The IP address of the spammers has been traced to Malaysia, although it is possible they are using a proxy server.
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TheCable has advised anyone who receives the mail not open it or click on the link but to simply mark it as spam.
Signed: Management, Cable Newspaper Ltd.
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