Computer Activity: Energy Australia and Hijack Core

computer activity: The email scam uses the large database and established brand credibility of Energy Australia to lure victims into downloading a malicious file a file that can steal, encrypt or delete sensitive data, hijack core computing functions or monitor your computer activity without permission, according to Nine News Australia. The fraudulent email appears to be sent from Energy Australia and includes the authentic subject line the company use when sending bills to customers. To improve your experience update it and almost undetectable Energy Australia email scam flooding inboxes By Matt Dunn Senior Producer12 39pm Feb 15, 2019Facebook Tweet MailA highly dangerous and almost undetectable scam has started flooding inboxes across the country, with a strong warning for people to show extreme caution when opening emails. Almost every detail has been made to mimic the authentic bills. Unsuspecting recipients who click the link to are led to a malicious file download. Nine/Supplied Once opened, the body of the message advises the recipient their latest Energy Australia bill is now ready to be viewed, with a link provided to view bill appearing the same as it would if the email were real. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.