The Holiday Season Is a Great Time to Watch Out for Phishing Attacks

Brian Krebs at Krebs on Security is warning that consumers be on high alert this month for malicious links and attachments in emails purporting to “confirm” online orders. “Malware purveyors and spammers are blasting these missives by the millions each day in a bid to trick people into giving up control over their computers and identities,” Krebs writes. His post shows a series of somewhat convincing malware emails that appear to come from Home Depot, Walmart, Target, and Costco.