We have been alerted to a new Phishing scam that effects Quickbook and Intuit customers. Recently, Intuit published a security notice on their website warning customers of a Phishing scam which appears to be a direct email from Intuit’s customer service department using the domain of “intuit-solution”. This sender is not associated with Intuit nor is it an authorized agent of Intuit. If you receive an email from this domain or any other email that appears suspicious, do not click on any links or attachments, do not reply to the email and do not forward it to anyone. It is recommended that you delete the email. If you mistakenly click or have already clicked on a link or downloaded something from the email, immediately (1) delete the download (2) scan your system using an up-to-date anti-virus program and (3) change your passwords. If you experience any issues and are worried you may have fallen subject to this scam, contact South Jersey Techies for immediate support.
Phishing is a cybercrime aimed to lure individuals into revealing personal information or expose them to downloads of malware that will infect their computer and networks. Phishing baits will impersonate real companies. The imposters are getting harder to spot and not all phishing scams work the same way. You should never enter your username or password into a Login if you are not 100% confident of the source. These scams are designed to retrieve sensitive information such as SSNs, credit card information and user names and passwords.
Following basic safety tips can help you keep your information safe:
- Protect your computer with anti-virus software.
- Keep your browser up to date and install any updates as they are pushed.
- Contact your bank and any other financial institutions you use if you are a victim of identity theft. Check with your credit reporting agencies often and spot check for any inconsistencies.
- Report any suspicious emails to your technology provider or third-party vendor so they may be tracked and logged.
