Most malware infects your devices through cyberspace. Sometimes, though, you might get malware in the mail. That’s right: A scary strain of physical cyberattacks is taking over unsuspecting people’s computers.
That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know to stay safe. Last week, Microsoft blew the whistle on a popular fraud scheme impersonating its products. Criminals are mailing counterfeit packages disguised as legitimate Office products.
They’re trying to trick people into thinking they were lucky and got these expensive programs for free. Instead, they should have used this free alternative that works just as well. Here are a few ways to recognize this dangerous scam and protect yourself.
Falling for this scam endangers your digital life
This scam puts a new spin on an old trick. USB drop attacks trick you into plugging a malware-infested flash drive into your computer. It’s one of the oldest physical cyberattacks out there.
Sure, most of us would probably ignore random USBs that show up on our doorstep. But this new type of fraud hides its dangerous USB in convincing packaging. It looks like it came straight from Microsoft. Here’s an example:
Victims might fall…
