Browser started out operating as a RDP having a keylogger is a fake e-mail, sent out to deceive you into thinking the hacker knows your password. In the content of the e-mail your password is included, which is odd as to why and how would a hacker know your password? Well, this is most likely due to a recent hack or data breach on a website where hackers collected many passwords.
What they do, these hackers sent out fake e-mails with a false message and include one of the passwords they hacked in the e-mail, making it look legit and real to the victim. You can find out if your e-mail is compromised during a hack at haveibeenpwned.com.
After the victim has received the fake e-mail the e-mail contains a bitcoin address to pay ransom for a fake crime or fake message such as: Browser started out operating as a RDP having a keylogger
Some information in the mail varies in different examples of the mail and if the attack is successful it may evolve more over time. At the time of writing, the sender’s email address (either in the reply-to field or in one case included, in the text of the mail), the ransom amount, and the bitcoin address all vary.
No need to panic, all you have to do is to check if the e-mail containing the password matches the password you are using now if so, change it immediately, it not, it is an old password and I only advise you to scan your computer for malware.
- Always use unique passwords, as some websites or services might get hacked soon or later, which can result in hackers gathering passwords and use these passwords on a variety of services to see if they still work.
- Use a password manager to store your passwords securely.
- Never pay the ransom asked for in the e-mail to the hackers.
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Describes muy bien lo que me ha pasado. He recibido un e-mail pidiéndome dinero si no quiero que mi lista de contactos de correo electrónico, se entere que visito paginas porno. Ademas dice que ha dividido la pantalla en dos partes, en una se ve mi figura y en la otra lo que yo estaba viendo.
La contraseña que me pone si es mía, pero solo la uso para cosas sin importancia y es distinta a la de mi correo, Ademas mi equipo no tiene cámara por lo que es imposible que aparezca mi figura. El mensaje esta en ingles, pero te lo envió integro así como su traducción. ¿Debo preocuparme y denunciarlo a la policia?
Mensaje:
01-10-2020
I know {removed} is one of your password on day of hack..
Lets get directly to the point.
Not one person has paid me to check about you.
You do not know me and you’re probably thinking why you are getting this email?
in fact, i actually placed a malware on the adult vids (adult porn) website and you know what, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what i mean).
When you were viewing videos, your browser started out operating as a RDP having a key logger which provided me with accessibility to your display and web cam.
immediately after that, my malware obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, as well as email account.
after that i created a double-screen video. 1st part shows the video you were viewing (you have a nice taste omg), and 2nd part displays the recording of your cam, and its you.
Best solution would be to pay me $1056.
We are going to refer to it as a donation. in this situation, i most certainly will without delay remove your video.
My -BTC -address: 18E2phRk7xZSG7em9FnY1XH7G6EFpbpi8A
[case SeNSiTiVe, copy & paste it]
You could go on your life like this never happened and you will not ever hear back again from me.
You’ll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search ‘how to buy bitcoin’ in Google).
if you are planning on going to the law, surely, this e-mail can not be traced back to me, because it’s hacked too.
I have taken care of my actions. i am not looking to ask you for a lot, i simply want to be paid.
if i do not receive the bitcoin;, i definitely will send out your video recording to all of your contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and so on.
Nevertheless, if i do get paid, i will destroy the recording immediately.
If you need proof, reply with Yeah then i will send out your video recording to your 8 friends.
it’s a nonnegotiable offer and thus please don’t waste mine time & yours by replying to this message.
Sé que {removed} es una de tus contraseñas el día del hack.
Vayamos directamente al grano.
Ninguna persona me ha pagado para ver cómo estás.
No me conoce y probablemente esté pensando por qué está recibiendo este correo electrónico.
de hecho, de hecho coloqué un malware en el sitio web de videos para adultos (pornografía para adultos) y, ¿sabes qué ?, visitaste este sitio para divertirte (ya sabes a lo que me refiero).
Cuando estaba viendo videos, su navegador comenzó a funcionar como un RDP con un registrador de teclas que me proporcionó accesibilidad a su pantalla y cámara web.
Inmediatamente después de eso, mi malware obtuvo cada uno de sus contactos de su Messenger, FB, así como de su cuenta de correo electrónico.
después de eso, creé un video de doble pantalla. La primera parte muestra el video que estabas viendo (tienes un buen sabor, Dios mío), y la segunda parte muestra la grabación de tu cámara y eres tú.
La mejor solución sería pagarme $ 1056.
Vamos a referirnos a ella como una donación. en esta situación, lo más seguro es que elimine su video sin demora.
Mi dirección -BTC: 18E2phRk7xZSG7em9FnY1XH7G6EFpbpi8A
[case SeNSiTiVe, cópielo y péguelo]
Podrías seguir con tu vida como si esto nunca hubiera sucedido y no volverás a tener noticias mías.
Realizarás el pago a través de Bitcoin (si no lo sabes, busca ‘cómo comprar bitcoins’ en Google).
Si planeas acudir a la ley, seguramente, este correo electrónico no se puede rastrear hasta mí, porque también está pirateado.
Me he ocupado de mis acciones. No busco pedirte mucho, simplemente quiero que me paguen.
Si no recibo el bitcoin, definitivamente enviaré su grabación de video a todos sus contactos, incluidos amigos y familiares, compañeros de trabajo, etc.
Sin embargo, si me pagan, destruiré la grabación inmediatamente.
Si necesita una prueba, responda con Sí, luego enviaré su grabación de video a sus 8 amigos.
es una oferta no negociable y, por lo tanto, no pierda mi tiempo y el suyo respondiendo a este mensaje.
No, no te preocupes. Es una estafa, no pueden hacer nada.