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This new phishing attempt tries to get users to click on the link(s), drawing them to a website that's not Facebook, for reasons unknown but definitely nefarious.
Like any phishing emails, the links do not taking you to the actual site (e.g. Facebook) and in this instance, if you click on the button or the links, it will take you to some compromised site(s). In fact, all the links on the email has been substituted with the alternate site (see below for list of sites).
The email itself originated from a different IP locations:
So, the bottom line, the email request looks very authentic if weren't for the following, "Why would Angelina Jolie be asking me to join Facebook"? Be warned, be cautious and be alert.
Compromised/Free Hosting Sites used by Phishers:
The email itself originated from a different IP locations:
217.12.70.152 (RU)
95.72.115.111 (RU)
So, the bottom line, the email request looks very authentic if weren't for the following, "Why would Angelina Jolie be asking me to join Facebook"? Be warned, be cautious and be alert.
Compromised/Free Hosting Sites used by Phishers:
- http://xyddds.110mb.com/index.htm
- http://grapevinephotography.com.au/1.htm
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