Latest Phishing Scam Targets AOL Users

If you are a user of AOL, you may be subject to one of the latest phishing scams. The message appears to be coming from AOL Member Billing. In fact, the sender address is . The message includes a reputable-looking banner and logo, but remember that appearances can be deceiving. The context of the email is reminding users to update their bank account to enhance the security of your banking services. It claims that AOL issues these reminders on a regular basis. However, if you click the “Update your information” link, all data entered (including highly sensitive information such as social security number) is captured. See a screenshot of the email below.

With this attack and others, it is important to never give private information over email and also to never click on links that seem suspicious.