109). Halifax (HBOS) - HTML.Phishing.Bank-578

This email targets customers of Halifax (HBOS).

Message Details

Malware Name:	HTML.Phishing.Bank-578
Origin:	United States
Date first seen:	15/07/2006 07:01:06
Number seen:	3
Date last seen:	02/08/2006 21:40:34
From:	Halifax Bank <service@halifax.co.uk>
Subject:	Account - Verification E-Mail

Attacker's URLs

The following table shows the details of the URLs used by the attacker. These could either be the fake website of the attack, or a site which redirects to the attackers fake site. Sometimes the attacker will use an additional site for hosting resources such as images.

The table shows the current status of the site: if it is still reachable (), or if it has been shut down (). If the site has not been confirmed as a phishing site it is shown with the symbol . The time when the site was first observed is shown, together with the time that the site was shut down, if applicable. Do not visit the attackers site as it may contain malware. You can get more details on the site by clicking on the symbol.

Status	First observed	Shut Down	Internet Address	URL
	15/07/2006 07:09:10	15/07/2006 07:09:10	82.12.203.45	http://82.12.203.45:8880/Halifax/Security/files/hxgivingyouextra.gif
	15/07/2006 07:09:10	15/07/2006 07:09:10	82.12.203.45	http://82.12.203.45:8880/Halifax/Security

Message Text

The text below shows the message content, rendered in a safe way. It does not show images or HTML formatting, but the text is the same as that contained in the phishing email. Each clickable link is shown as a reference. You can see the way the URL is presented in the main body of the text, while the actual URL activated by the link is shown below the main body.

How the message body looks in an email client.

   [hxgivingyouextra.gif]

   Dear valued Halifax Online Customer!

   As part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce
   the instance of fraud on our website, we are undertaking a period review of
   our member accounts. You are requested to visit our site by following the
   link given below. This is required for us to continue to offer you a safe
   and risk free environment to send and receive money online, and maintain the
   Halifax Online Experience. Thank you.

   [1]https://www.halifax-online.co.uk/_mem_bin/FormsLogin.asp

References

   1. http://82.12.203.45:8880/Halifax/Security

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