First Florida Credit Union

Date:06.19.2006

Threat Type: Phishing Alert

Websense® Security Labs™ has received reports of a new phishing attack that targets customers of First Florida Credit Union. Users receive a spoofed email message, which claims that their accounts need to be updated in order to remain secure. Users are directed to verify their identity by logging on to their account. The message provides a link to a phishing website that requests account number and password. 

The phishing site is hosted in Slovakia and was up at the time of this alert.

Phishing Email:

Dear member,

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in First Florida Credit Union network.We recently noticed the following issue on your account: A recent review of your transaction history determined that we require an update of your account in order to provide you with secure services. Case ID Number: PP-065-617-349

For your protection, we have limited your access, until additional
security measures can be completed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please restore your access as soon as possible.

You must click the link below and fill in the form on the following page to complete the verification process.

< URL REMOVED >

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely, First Florida Credit Union Review Department

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.

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