The new techniques, which introduce a different layer to the mix, embed
links in phish-like emails—and represent a step up from the previous
methods used by scammers, potentially leading to a wider pool of
victims.
Previously, these types of scams involving tech support were
done in a cold-call fashion. Now, however, a series of malicious ads will automatically redirect victims to a fake tech support page, in which Windows 10 users are presented with a display of fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other bogus Windows secthe new techniques, which introduce a different layer to the mix, embed
links in phish-like emails—and represent a step up from the previous
methods used by scammers, potentially leading to a wider pool of
victims. Previously, these types of scams involving tech support were
done in a cold-call fashion. Now, however, a series of malicious ads will automatically redirect victims to a fake tech support page, in which Windows 10 users are presented with a display of fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other bogus Windows security alerts
Sending mass emails that pretend to come from popular sites like
LinkedIn or Amazon has been a mainstay of online scammers, who include
links to fake bank or email login sites. But now, this tactic is being
redirected to tech support sites in order to phish credentials.
More information and source: Techrepublic
