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A series of phishing attacks are impersonating financial institutions.

Recent phishing emails are masquerading as notifications alerting the recipient to an automatic renewal of Best Buy’s Geek Squad Total Protect & Webroot Advance Threat Protection. The emails, however, do not use Best Buy sending addresses. Unlike many traditional phishing attacks, the emails do not include malicious links or attachments. Instead, recipients are told to call a phone number in the email for any questions regarding the service.

Cybercriminals have launched a series of phishing attacks using an emailed fax of an alleged paycheck as a lure.

Example of an NDA lure used in