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November 03, 2015, 03:45:41 PM
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Not long ago, I registered here, I didn't use my email for anything else. So, after a while, Bitcointalk got attacked and some users info were stolen -emails, usernames, etc..-. Soon after that, Bitcointalk sent users a message telling them to change their security info just in case.
After a short time from the attack, I started receiving spam emails trying to fool me into downloading an attachment (It was sure because of the Bitcointalk attack, because I only use my email for Bitcointalk), once I do that -download the attachment-, all my info will be in the hackers' hands. One of the very first emails were the ones pretending to be from e-fax websites. I ignored everything and they kept trying. Then they were inactive for a while and stopped sending emails.

Today, the hackers came back with this new email that doesn't go into your spam box. Here it is:

Title: Bitcointalk News Forum sent you "Bitcointalk_Ref485BTCSfdp.EXE"

from:   Bitcointalk News via Dropbox <no-reply@dropbox.com>
reply-to:   bitcointalkdropbox@gmail.com
to:   *****@****.com
date:   Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM
subject:   Bitcointalk News Forum sent you "Bitcointalk_Ref485BTCSfdp.EXE"
mailed-by:   email.dropbox.com
signed-by:   dropbox.com
Body: Bitcointalk News shared a file with you on Dropbox

“From Bitcointalk Forum: "Thank you for your request of 10 July. We offers a full range of fiscal business to help in your trade progress. I am inclosing our pamphlet and pricelist for deeper itemized approval. Any point can be defined by letter and phone. We expect to your accord. faithfully John Wood Deal consultant" (Bitcoin shared these files using Dropbox. Enjoy!)”

      Bitcointalk_Ref485BTCSfdp.EXE      View file



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November 03, 2015, 10:30:25 PM
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Thanks for the info tho but i think it would be better to change your email since you are using it only for bitcointalk.org, just create another email and replace it by the leaked one (if not done yet) then forget about the old email.


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November 04, 2015, 07:37:59 AM
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i know that may sound strange but you tried to scan the file to see which viruses reports inside the exe? is because i would like to start a little private computer virus collection just for fun....

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