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EBAY SECURITY ALERT!

"Nibbling @technology a byte at a time!"

February 12, 2003 VOLUME V ISSUE #1
5:01:59 PM Central Time

Message from Our Founder:
(AKA: The Big Cheese)

This is just in from my son-in-law!

He's forwarded me a full e-mail that is supposed to be from eBay. However, it is not!

I've done a WhoIs lookup on the URL name and it is not registered to eBay.

eBay is registered to eBay, Inc. in San Jose, California. The link in this e-mail (which has been removed for publication) goes to an individual in Carollton, MO.

Current Symantec Definitions are dated February 12, 2003. Use your live update, or manually download here: Symantec Security Response.

Current Trend Virus File Update versions as of February 12, 2003, Pattern File 459 using Scan Engine 6.150. To manually update go to Trend Pattern Files

So, here is your newest concerns on the security, virus and privacy front!

Until next time, "Happy Computing!"

And remember, "The early bird catches the worm,
             but the second mouse always gets the cheese!

Debbie Mahler, Owner/Founder

Non-eBay Mail

What follows below is the actual e-mail my son-in-law received as a seller on eBay. The underlying HTML code actually uses eBay's own links to pictures so that it looks just like their site!

I apologize to eBay for using their bandwidth to publish this. I have tried and tried to get in touch with someone there and they just keep blowing me off. So, I think it's time to show your what the "real" e-mail looks like so you won't fall for it.

DO NOT ever enter any information into a form that is not specifically from eBay's site links!

Remember, we are committed to stopping the security breaches on the Internet whether it is from virus activity, hacks or privacy information theft. We want technology to be safe and secure for everyone!

By the way, the errors in spelling are in the actual e-mail and we've reformatted it to fit our site.

Any security agency who wishes to receive a copy of the e-mail in full please contact me at: . However, we will verify your affiliation.

From: aw-confirm

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:02:01 AM

To: webmaster @ magicalmemoriesrus.com

Subject: Account Mainetance

eBay logo
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Account Verification  
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  Dear Ebay member,
As part of  our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website , we are undertaking a periodic review of our member accounts and periodicaly ask for your user ID and passowrd.
This is required for us to continue to offer you a safe and risk free environment to run your auctions, and maintain the Ebay Experience

To verify your account please      , please fill in the required information.

Password and Account Protection:

Please note that eBay employees will never ask you for your password by mail, only trough online webform.

There are several steps that you can take to protect your password:

  • Avoid using the same password that you use on other websites
  • Do not share your password with others.
  • Review the privacy policies of third parties that offer you services to determine how your information will be protected.
  • If you believe that someone has obtained your password, change it immediately and contact eBay.

Safety Tips:

Be cautious of emails that ask you to submit personal information such as your credit card number or your eBay password. Some members have reported attempts to gain access to their personal information through email solicitations that are made to appear as having come from eBay. Take NOTE that we will ONLY ask for your passord or credit card on our ONLINE webform and never ask directly by mail.
 

As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

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