Customers started complaining and accusing Kaspersky of sending spam messages, but a detailed investigation revealed that it was all part of a sophisticated campaign in which shady companies are trying to sell products that don't actually exist.
According to experts, the cybercriminals that designed the emails took their time to make the advertisement as genuine looking as possible.
Even though the content of the message doesn't mention anything about Kaspersky products, the color schematics and the senders address resembles very much the ones used by the security solutions provider.
Once the Download button is clicked, the victim is taken to a website that offers a program called Best Antivirus Online, but this time the miracle product replicates the colors and icons utilized by Symantec.
As it turns out this is just another fake software sale since the potential victim is requested to supply credit card and other sensitive information.
When the deal goes down, there are only two things that can happen, but unfortunately neither of them are good. First of all, you can end up paying for a nonexistent product and secondly, the data you provide can be later used by the crooks to access your bank account.
“This is not the first time cybercriminals have made use of Kaspersky Lab products. We have noticed on several occasions that the distributors of fake antiviruses have tried to make their 'product' interfaces similar to those of KIS or KAV. Spammers distributing offers of cheap software often stress in their emails that Kaspersky Lab’s products are available on their sites at bargain prices,” the researchers said.
This is why internauts are always advised to purchase software products only from the vendor or from trusted resellers. Never access online shops by clicking on links that came by mail and also, never open attachments that might be contained in messages that promise fabulous discounts.
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