Caution: fraudulent WKO emails threaten corporate security!

Caution: fraudulent WKO emails threaten corporate security!

Österreich - A new phishing wave is currently unsettling companies in Austria. Criminals take advantage of confidence in the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) to steal sensitive data through fake emails. These emails appear professionally designed and bring many recipients to the bredouille because they call up to apply for an alleged state innovation funding. According to Gailtal Journal , the first information comes from the Watchlist Internet.

The fake emails are currently flooding the mailboxes of numerous companies. Sender addresses that appear deceptively real, such as "service@wko.vh.at" or "service@wko.qn.at", reinforce the impression of seriousness. Fraudsters try to gain the trust of the recipients through links that lead to defective software and to obtain their personal data, such as banking and access data. The Austrian news report that the WKO emphasizes in this context.

risks and protective measures

The dangers of such a phishing attack are serious. The emails often contain requests for quick action and work particularly credible due to their official structure. Recipients should therefore be extremely careful. WKO recommends ignoring such messages and not opening links. If you clicked on a link, you should immediately change your access data, inform banks or credit card institutes and check your own device for viruses. According to Gailtal Journal , those affected should also provide a complaint to support others.

experts of the advise you to always check the address bar in the browser and not submit any confidential data on suspicious emails. Companies should head for important websites directly via the homepage and do not use links from unknown emails. Safety tips, such as regular updates of the software and the use of antivirus programs, are also urgently recommended.