[Gloucs] Posible malware on BTyahoo.

[David Corking]

GEOFF BAGLEY > wrote:
> I have been plagued recently with numerous mails wanting me to
> upgrade my email service by "clicking here".
> They purport to originate from BT,  and sometimes bear the signature
> of the Managing Director customer services.
> I cannot see why BT cannot go ahead and make the improvements
> unilaterally.  I am very reluctant ever to "click here". I once had my
> mail system hi-jacked by scammers.
> Can anyone offer an opinion  on thid ?

Geoff,
In my opinion: Don't Click Here

I use Yahoo! but not BT, and was unilaterally upgraded to Yahoo's new webmail.

Google for 'bt yahoo phishing' got a few interesting hits.

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/bt-yahoo-classic-version-closing-phishing-scam.shtml

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9191/

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12765

I hope that helps

-- 
David Corking, Project Manager
Corking Project Limited http://www.corking-project.co.uk/