Fake Elder Scrolls Online Devs Run PlayStation Phishing Scam – Experts’ Comments

Like any targeted phishing attempt, there are unfortunately a small percentage of folks that will fall for this. There are a few indicators of a phishing attempt that are useful to check for: Capitalisation of 'Account' & 'Services' and words such as 'Account Ban,' which are used for emphasis to make users think of the worst case scenario. Asking for private details. If a service asks you for your username and password, as well as any other potentially important information that may be used to validate/verify identity, you should be suspicious. In this situation, always consider who instigated the conversation. Putting a timeline on a response. With an attacker saying you only have 15 minutes to respond, they are hoping that you will respond instinctively, rather than take the time to think about a potential threat. This particular campaign reads like a template for phishing attacks. You can swap out ‘Account’ with ‘bank account’/’service account’/’profile’/’system’/’payroll system’ and the remainder of the text will still be suitable. Stick a logo on it and it will look legitimate to somebody. Phishing is a numbers game, where criminals hope to get their message on as many screens as possible.  Read Less