The State Tax Service has warned taxpayers: attackers are massively sending fake emails from addresses that look like official ones, which contain malicious attachments. Opening the files can lead to infection of the device and unauthorized access to data.
The State Tax Service has reported another wave of fraudulent mailings, in which criminals impersonate the agency, using fake addresses such as [email protected] or [email protected] . The subject of the messages usually sounds like “Urgent Notice: Clarification of tax reporting based on the results of the audit.” The agency emphasized that such letters have no relation to the State Tax Service.
The emails include attachments — archives or executable files — that contain malicious software. As tax authorities warn, opening such files can allow attackers to take control of information on your computer, install viruses, or gain remote access.
The State Tax Service urges not to trust messages from such addresses, not to open suspicious attachments, and to check the authenticity of correspondence directly through the service's official channels. The agency also reminded of the basic rules of cyber hygiene and advised, in case of doubt, to contact the State Tax Service to confirm the fact of sending.
