Worst phishing attempt ever

Over the past years, scammers have taken to sending people really targeted email that looks like it comes from a trusted source in hopes of tricking the victim into giving up sensitive information -- passwords to corporate networks or banking accounts. Stuff like that. It's called spear phishing, and I write about it quite a lot. I think that a spearphishing email designed to look like it came from Network Solutions was probably responsible for one of the worst data breaches in the past few months. It's not really even a phishing attempt, just a mishmash spam that borrows from spearphishing techniques.

Anyhow, not all spear phishers are geniuses.

Check out this one I got today from my "IDG commander"

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:49:28 +0530
From: "idg . com commander"
To:
Subject: Renewal of Your Account

Dear lovely purchaser,

Our site - http://www.4idiots[--don't go to this site it may be malicious -- Bob ]weightLossTheCrown.net

"four days into the program and lost 7 lbs"

"I bought FatLoss4Idiots and lost 6 pounds during the first 11 days.

So, it has a fair chance of working for you as well, but, only if you are 100% dedicated to follow the diet - and if you don't get bored of it.

I have tried many diets, this one offers immediate results, which is motivating and keeps you going.

I want to encourage people who have not been successful in the past with dieting to TRY THIS ONE."

So, go visit http://www.4idiotsweigh[--don't go to this site it may be malicious -- Bob ]tLossTheCrown.net if you have made up your mind to buy it.

All the best,
idg.com commander