Advisory: Be Wary of ‘Order Confirmation’ Emails

Timely warning from Brian Krebs of krebsonsecurity.com :

Be Wary of ‘Order Confirmation’ Emails

If you receive an email this holiday season asking you to “confirm” an online e-commerce order or package shipment, please resist the urge to click the included link or attachment: Malware purveyors and spammers are blasting these missives by the millions each day in a bid to trick people into giving up control over their computers and identities. ...

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/12/be-wary-of-order-confirmation-emails/