LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Cybercriminals are sending fake event invitations that appear to come from Punchbowl, a popular website for digital greeting cards and invitations.
The fraudulent invitations tell recipients to click a link for full details on the event. The emails may advise users to open the link on a desktop or laptop for the “best experience.”
Punchbowl did not send these invitations. They come from cybercriminals who use the links to install malware on victims’ devices.
Clicking on the link allows bad actors access to the device and all personal information stored on it.
How to avoid the scam
Security experts recommend checking the sender’s email address before responding to any invitation. Personal email accounts or odd-looking web addresses indicate the invitation is not from Punchbowl.
Unusual requests, such as asking users to open a link on a laptop, are red flags. Hackers often provide instructions to help them bypass security measures.
Users should be suspicious of unexpected emails, especially those that ask them to click a link.
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