I get hundreds of emails per day to my various email accounts. 95% of it goes right to my spam folder. But every once in a while some really good ones get through for one reason or the other. This particular one is up there on the list of my all-time favorites.
For this moment your email account is hacked (see on <from address>, I messaged you from your account).
First of all, spoofing my own email address as the sender is the oldest trick in the book. Second
“We have installed one RAT software into your device.”
I would think if you’re even a cut-rate hacker you would know if you hacked into a desktop/laptop computer or a phone. And since I’m using an iPhone, I’m fairly certain you didn’t install anything… unless you tricked me into using my thumbprint to unlock the phone, and again to allow an app to be installed. And heck, why would you stop at only ONE piece of software? Go for broke, man… install it all!
“Your password for (my email address): yaprog”
I wish my password
“I have downloaded all confidential information from your system and I got some more evidence.”
Oh my. You’ve downloaded… oh heck, I don’t have any confidential information on my system. Not much, anyway.
“The most interesting moment that I have discovered are videos records where you masturbating.”
Was it just interesting, or was it really “most interesting?” You’ve discovered videos records where I’m masturbating?” Yowza! That would be rather embarrassing, almost as much as your grasp of the English language. And just how would you know I was masturbating? The webcam on my computer sits at eye-level. It would be really cool if I were that acrobatic that I could masturbate while standing on my head so as to have the act caught on camera. Unfortunately, I am not. But if I were, then maybe I would save a video of myself performing. Maybe.
“I posted my virus on porn site, and then you installed it on your operation system.”
I’ve been to every porn site on the internet. Twice each, actually. Really. Every. Sing. Porn Site. Yes, even that one! But I’ve never needed to install anything. Just hit play and you’re good. But hey, you’ve got my interest now. What else ya got?
“For the moment, the software has collected all your contact information from social networks and email addresses.”
You have to do better than that. I’m not too concerned about other people’s contact info. Most of them have probably been to the same porn site and installed your virus anyway, so you already have their info.
“If you need to erase all of your collected data, send me $800 in BTC (crypto currency).”
You’re outta luck there buddy, I DON’T need to erase all of my collected data. And if I did, I can simply reformat my storage drive. I certainly don’t need to pay anyone $800 to push a button on my own computer.
“You have 48 hours after reading this letter.”
Oh darn. I’m a little busy, can I get an extension on that? Love the call-to-action though, nice touch!
“After your transaction, I will erase all your data. Otherwise, I will send video with your pranks to all your colleagues and friends!!!”
Masturbating is no prank, kind sir. That’s serious business right there! But go right ahead and send the video to all my colleagues and friends. Maybe it’ll spark some interest and we can all get together for one big friendly circle-jerk!