trickbot via Fake HMRC Business VAT Reclaim RE: Reference Number: 20515522

This example is today’s latest spoof or imitation of a well-known company, bank or public authority delivering Trickbot banking Trojan. The email with the subject of “RE: Reference Number: 20515522” pretends to come from HMRC Business VAT Reclaim but actually comes from “noreply@hmrc-vat.co.uk” which is a look-a-like,  typo-squatted or other domain that can easily be misidentified, mistaken or confused with the genuine site. These all have  a malicious office file attachment. HMRC  has not been hacked or had their email or other servers compromised. They are not sending the emails to you. They are just innocent victims in exactly the Continue reading →