Attackers are using compromised Flickr accounts to send email messages containing malicious links. The emails appear to list links to explicit images of the recipient. When they panic and click on the links to determine if the images are of them, malware is loaded onto their machine. The malware steals their login credentials.

 

 

If you receive an email demanding money and threatening to expose embarrasing or compromising images or information, report the email to IT Services using the PhishAlarm button. If the button is not available, you can report by forwarding the email to cybersecurity@mtroyal.ca.  To remove the email from your inbox, report it to Google by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of the email and selecting Report phishing from the drop down menu.