Archived Weblog Entry - 03/08/2004: "Dbzsc.com Fake Emails"

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03/08/2004 Archived Entry: "Dbzsc.com Fake Emails"

In the past few weeks there have been numerous reports of emails (with attachments) being sent in regard of "Dbzsc.com". If you receive one of these, DELETE IT INSTANTLY. The DBZSC staff NEVER sends attachments through emails. In fact, we never email anyone unless there has been prior contact from the user. Here's an example of the FAKE emails:

----- Original Message -----
From: (management@dbzsc.com)
To: (xz@dbzsc.com)
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 8:45 PM
Subject: E-mail account security warning.
> Hello user of Dbzsc.com e-mail server,
>
> Our main mailing server will be temporary unavaible for next two days,
> to continue receiving mail in these days you have to configure our free
> auto-forwarding service.
>
> Further details can be obtained from attached file.
>
> Attached file is protected with the password for security reasons. Password is 80363.
>
> Sincerely,
> The Dbzsc.com team http://www.dbzsc.com

The fake emails are being generated by a malicious spamming group and they contain viruses in their attachments. Don't be fooled by the "apparent sender", since those are fake as well. Some might even try to impersonate our staff members (even me), but once again we remind you: DON'T OPEN THE ATTACHMENTS! The DBZSC staff NEVER sends attachments through emails. Be careful!

Posted by XZ @ 02:54 PM EST

Replies: 6 comments

XZ, you should also know that me and 007 have been getting MANY virus's sent to reviews@dbzsc.com

Posted by MajinTrunks @ 03/08/2004 04:51 PM EST

Yeah, I got one supposedly from the sovereignfamily.net webmaster(my dad). This virus will go to everyone with a domain name for
an email address. If you've got Hotmail or MSN, you're safe. Yahoo
and AOL can get it though. If you have a website, you'll probably get the email. go to http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.beagle.k@mm.html to learn more about W32.beagle.K@mm.

Posted by Patrick Sovereign @ 03/08/2004 05:49 PM EST

God, I wish I had read this before I opened that e-mail. The virus was freakin annoying till i got rid of it. Thanks for the tip XZ.

Posted by Goten @ 03/08/2004 10:49 PM EST

I should tell my parents about attachments. Thanks! ^_^

Posted by Vegito710 @ 03/10/2004 07:42 AM EST

Well, I don't open attachments in emails unless I know the person who sent it to me, so I'm not worried about it.

Posted by Jorono @ 03/10/2004 07:26 PM EST

Thanks for the very useful information!I hope everyone else gets the warning too.

Keep up the good work.

Posted by Patrick Mcglamory @ 03/10/2004 07:51 PM EST