Danger! Falled e-mails from statistics Austria in circulation!

Danger! Falled e-mails from statistics Austria in circulation!

Lately there are fake e-mails in circulation Statistics Austria come. In this news, the fraudsters ask the recipients to participate in a study on international economic relationships. The subject of the email is "Requirement of data for statistical evaluation". The sender address of the fake emails is data@statistics-gv.at, however, that does not match the official addresses of statistics Austria endend to @statistik.gv.at. This reports 5min.

The fake emails are characterized by a similar design as the real editions, which can make recognition more difficult. The aim of these fraudulent attempts is to use the recipient's personal data. Statistics Austria makes it clear that you should not click on links in suspicious emails, check the sender address carefully and contact you directly in case of doubt.

Features of phishing messages

Phishing messages often have certain characteristics that illustrate their danger. This often includes general arterial forms such as "Hello" or "Dear customer", spelling and grammar errors, as well as unusual email addresses that can deviate from the names displayed. Urgent requests to provide or download personal data are also typical signs, such as Salzburg24 reported.

If you receive a suspicious message, recipients should not open any attachments, do not click on the left and also do not answer. It is recommended to move such emails to the spam folder or, in the case of SMS, to block the sender's phone number. In the event of uncertainties, the alleged sender should be contacted directly to create clarity.

Protection measures against phishing

For protection against phishing, this offers Federal Office of Safety in Information Technology (BSI) numerous tips. This includes that no serious provider requires confidential access data by email. Users should check the address bar in the browser and save more frequently visited login sites in their favorites.

Another recommendation is to reach the website mentioned directly via the official homepage of the organization instead of a link in the email. It is advised not to reveal any personal data via email and ignore suspicious attachments or links. Regular checks of your own bank account are also important in order to recognize unusual activities at an early stage.