Adobe Acrobat Reader Upgrade


  1. Posts : 1,117
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader Upgrade


    I checked my email a few minutes ago and found this in my Spam folder.
    I wanted show this to say that I hope people don't just click links just because the source appears to be from a legitimate source.

    Notice the mis-spelling for the email link (adobesysteRms) and as far as I know, companies such as Adobe don't contact end-users directly in an email for an update/upgrade that would normally be given notification from the application itself...

    Always examine who emails are from and pay attention to the links the message wants you to click.

    And, I typed the link in a browser and went to the site... There is a disclaimer at the bottom of the page that even states that the website has no affiliation with the owner of the software!
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Adobe Acrobat Reader Upgrade-fake-adobe-2.png   Adobe Acrobat Reader Upgrade-fake-adobe-1.png  
    Last edited by mpcrsc562; 01 May 2011 at 23:40. Reason: added info concerning link
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  2. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #2

    If only ALL people were so conscious of crappola like this.:)
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  3. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #3

    Nice catch, Marvin. Ditto what Britton30 said.
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  4. Posts : 1,800
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
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    BTW, that domain is no longer registered as per whois..

    Rich
    PS: a bit out of date as may 1 was ages ago
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  5. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
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    richnrockville said:
    BTW, that domain is no longer registered as per whois..

    Rich
    PS: a bit out of date as may 1 was ages ago
    Never too late to give a pat on the back. :)
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