Friday 29 February 2008

NatWest | Security measures! (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:53:55 -0600)

It's the old NOF back again!

Again, it's just a plain text email, nothing fancy and no graphics. The email is sent to 'Links' (being the start of the email address) and the target URL is http://online.natwest.co.uk.readyonline.es/NOF/startupdate.aspx?refererident=[removed]&cookieid=[removed].

readyonline.es appears in many Google search results, for phishing emails targeting citibank and hsbc. Well this will be another to the collection!

I've already sent my copy of the email to phishing@natwest.com, so just delete any copies you receive and please don't press the links. If you are worried that you might accidentally click a dangerous link such as these, install a browser with phishing protection, such as Firefox (free download - see button top left of this screen).

Stay safe - here's the email:

Dear NatWest Bank customer,

We have implemented security measures consistent with our internal information security practices to help us keep your information secure. These measures include technical and procedural steps to protect your data from misuse, access or disclosure, loss, alteration or destruction.

One of these security measures is NOF (NatWest Online Form) to help us to keep your personal and banking data up to date.

You should complete NOF on a regular basis.

Please complete NOF using the link below:

http://online.natwest.co.uk/NOF/startupdate.aspx?refererident=[removed]&cookieid=[removed]

NatWest Automated Mail Service. Please do not respond to this mail.

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