181/94). PayPal - HTML.Phishing.Bank-573

This email targets customers of PayPal.

Message Details

Malware Name:HTML.Phishing.Bank-573
Origin: Germany
Date first seen:10/02/2007 08:00:14
From:"service@paypal.com" <service@paypal.com>
Subject:Notification of Limited Account Access (Routing Code: PP-245-079-088)

Attacker's URLs

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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.

StatusFirst observedShut DownInternet AddressURL
10/02/2007 08:08:13 24/03/2007 23:34:04 France 62.210.176.138 http://www.evoice.mu/.secure/suspend=user/www.paypal.com/.us/cgi-bin/webcrcmd.php   

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.


    [1] [paypal_logo.gif] 

   [pixel.gif]


   PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the
   accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more
   information to help us provide you with secure service. Until we can collect
   this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited.
   We would like to restore your access as soon as possible, and we apologize
   for the inconvenience.
   ______________________________________________________________________

   Why is my account access limited?
   Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):

   ·  Feb. 09, 2007: We have reason to believe that your account was accessed
   by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our
   primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account
   features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please
   understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.
   (Your case ID for this reason is [2]PP-245-079-088.)
   ______________________________________________________________________

   How can I restore my account access?

   Please visit the [3]Resolution Center and complete the "Steps to Remove
   Limitations."

   Completing  all of the checklist items will automatically restore your
   account access.
   ______________________________________________________________________

                                           Copyright © 1999-2007 PayPal. All
   rights reserved.
                              Consumer advisory- PayPal Pte. Ltd., the holder
   of PayPal's stored value
                           facility, does not require the approval of the
   Monetary Authority of Singapore.
                                    Users are advised to read the [4]terms and
   conditions carefully.

References

   Visible links
   1. http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_home
   2. http://www.evoice.mu/.secure/suspend=user/www.paypal.com/.us/cgi-bin/webcrcmd.php
   3. http://www.evoice.mu/.secure/suspend=user/www.paypal.com/.us/cgi-bin/webcrcmd.php
   4. http://www.evoice.mu/.secure/suspend=user/www.paypal.com/.us/cgi-bin/webcrcmd.php

   Hidden links:
   5. http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_home

Functions

Advice